Questions: Solve the equation.
5x + 5/9 = 4/9 + 5x
A. 1
B. no solution
C. all real numbers
D. 0
Transcript text: Solve the equation.
\[
5 x+\frac{5}{9}=\frac{4}{9}+5 x
\]
A. 1
B. no solution
C. all real numbers
D. 0
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the equation \(5x + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9} + 5x\), we first observe that the terms involving \(x\) on both sides of the equation are identical. This means we can subtract \(5x\) from both sides, leaving us with \(\frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9}\). Since this statement is false, the equation has no solution.
Step 1: Simplify the Equation
The given equation is:
\[
5x + \frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9} + 5x
\]
Subtract \(5x\) from both sides to simplify:
\[
\frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9}
\]
Step 2: Analyze the Simplified Equation
The simplified equation \(\frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9}\) is a false statement, as \(\frac{5}{9}\) is not equal to \(\frac{4}{9}\).