Answer
true
Work Step by Step
Distribute $5$ to obtain
$5(x)-5(8) = 5x-40
\\5x-40=5x-40$
The expressions on both sides are exactly the same.
Thus, the equation is an identity.
Therefore, the given statement is true.
Precalculus (6th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
013421742X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13421-742-0
Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.1 Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 92: 7
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