solve the equation
5 ( x + 11) = 55 + 5x
O x = -12
O x = 15
O all real numbers
O no solution
To solve this equation, first distribute the 5 on the left side:
5x + 55 = 55 + 5x
Now we can see that the x terms cancel out:
55 = 55
Since this is a true statement, the solution to the equation is "all real numbers".