Question 987628
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The equation is 


5*(2x + 5) =  9x + 5.


Solve it:


10x + 25 = 9x + 5,


10x - 9x = 5-25 = -20.


x = -20.


<U>Check</U>: &nbsp;The left side is &nbsp;5*(2x + 5) = 5*(2*(-20) + 5) = 5*(-40 + 5) = 5*(-35) = -175.


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The right side is &nbsp;9x + 5 = 9*(-20) + 5 = -180 + 5 = -175.