5 ( 8 + 7 ) = 5 ⋅ x + 5 ⋅ 7 x = 8 A n s w er : D 5 ⋅ x + 5 ⋅ 7 = 5 ⋅ x + 5 ⋅ 7 = 5 ⋅ ( x + 7 ) = 5 ⋅ ( 8 + 7 ) ⟺ x = 8
The solution to the equation 5 ( 8 + 7 ) = 5 ⋅ x + 5 ⋅ 7 is x = 8 . Therefore, the correct answer is D. This was found by simplifying the equation step by step to isolate x .
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