I cannot figure out how to solve this problem.
1/3 (x + 9) + 5 = x/3 + 8
multiply each term by 3 to get
x+9 + 15 = x + 24
24 = 24
The equation is an identity, thus it is true for all values of x
1/3 (x + 9) + 5 = x/3 + 8
x+9 + 15 = x + 24
24 = 24
The equation is an identity, thus it is true for all values of x