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How do you solve #4(x + 1) = 4x + 10#?

Answer 1

No solution

First, use the distributive property on the parentheses #4(x+1)=4x+10# #4x+4=4x+10#

We can determine that there is no solution to this equation because a different number is added to the x values on both sides of the equation.

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Answer 2

Eva Abramson

There is no solution.

#4(x+1)=4x+10" "# 1.) Apply distributive property: #4(x+1)=4x+4#

#4x+4=4x+10" "# 2.) Subtract 4 from both sides #" "-4" "-4# #4x=4x+6#

#4x=4x+6" "# 3.) Subtract #4x# from both sides and get #0=6# #-4x" " -4x# #0=6#

After finish solving you will get the answer #0=6#. However, because 0 is not equal to 6, there is no solution.

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Answer 3

Kennedy Adams

To solve the equation 4(x + 1) = 4x + 10:

Distribute the 4 on the left side: 4 * x + 4 * 1 = 4x + 4
Simplify: 4x + 4 = 4x + 10
Subtract 4x from both sides: 4x - 4x + 4 = 4x - 4x + 10 4 = 10

Since the equation 4 = 10 is not true, there is no solution to this equation. It means the original equation has no solution.

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