Solve the Equation $$9 x + 8 + 5 x + 5 = 5 x + 9 x + 10$$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Use words or set notation to identify equations that have no solution, or equations that are true for all
real numbers.
- $$9 x + 8 + 5 x + 5 = 5 x + 9 x + 10$$

• A) \(\{ 160 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 0 \}\)
• C) \(\varnothing\)
• D) \(\{ x \mid x\) is a real number \(\}\)

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