Charlie used these steps to solve the equation 6x + 5 = 1 + 2(3x + 2). Which choice describes the meaning of his result, 5 = 5?
All values of x make the equation true.
The solution is x = 5.
No values of x make the equation true.
The result is not correct because Step 2 has an error.
The correct choice is: All values of x make the equation true.
This result, 5 = 5, is a true statement that holds for any value of x, indicating that the original equation is an identity. In other words, it doesn’t matter what value you substitute for x; both sides of the equation will always be equal. Great job following through with the steps! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!