Question
Anya saw the following equation and said she can tell this is also true far any value of x. 20(x+2)+31=4(5x+10)+31
Answer
The equation is true for any value of x.
- Simplify both sides of the equation. A: 20x + 70 = 20x + 70.
- Identify if the LHS is equal to RHS for any value of x. A: Since both sides of the equation are identical, it is true for any value of x.