SOLUTION: Can you show me the steps to solve 3(1+d)-5=3d-2? I have tried several ways but I can't get it. The answer never seems to fit.

Question 375529: Can you show me the steps to solve 3(1+d)-5=3d-2? I have tried several ways but I can't get it. The answer never seems to fit.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Simplify.

Since this equation is ALWAYS true for any d value, this means d can equal any number.

So there are an infinite number of solutions.

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my tutoring website

Jim
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