For the given equation, do the following:(a) Simplify the expression on each side of the equal sign. (b) See if 5 is a solution to both the given equation and the equation formed in part (a).3x + 2(x + 1) = 3 + 4x + 4

A. (a) 5x + 1 = 4x + 7; (b) 5 only checks in the given equation.
B. (a) 5x + 2 = 4x + 7; (b) 5 checks in both equations.
C. (a) 5x + 1 = 4x + 7; (b) 5 does not check in either equation.
D. (a) 5x + 1 = 4x + 6; (b) 5 checks in both equations.


Answer: B

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