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.

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%281%2Bd%29-5=3d-2 Start with the given equation.


3%2B3d-5=3d-2 Distribute.


3d-2=3d-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


3d=3d-2%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


3d-3d=-2%2B2 Subtract 3d from both sides.


0d=-2%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


0d=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=0 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.


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