Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 142: 61

Answer

All real numbers

Work Step by Step

2(x+4)=4x+5-2x+3 2x+8=4x+5-2x+3 2x+8=(4x-2x)+(5+3) 2x+8=2x+8 2x-2x+8=8 8=8 Therefore, this equation is true for all real numbers.
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