2. Hank is solving an equation. He took steps that are acceptable but ended up with equations that are clearly not true. What can Hank conclude as a result of
these acceptable steps? *
5x + 6 = 7x + 5 - 2x
5x + 6 = 7x - 2x + 5
5x + 6 = 5x + 5
6 = 5
original equation
apply the commutative property
combine like terms
subtract 5x from each side
A- There's no value of x that can make the equation 5x + 6 = 7x + 5 - 2x true.
B- Any value of x can make the equation 5x + 6 = 7x + 5 - 2x true.
C- X = 6 is a solution to the equation 5x + 6 = 7x + 5 - 2x
D- x = 5 is a solution to the equation 5x + 6 = 7x + 5 - 2x