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).x2 + 4x2 = 17x + 8x

A. (a) 5x2 = 30x; (b) 5 only checks in the given equation.
B. (a) 5x2 = 25x; (b) 5 does not check in either equation.
C. (a) 4x2 = 25x; (b) 5 only checks in the given equation.
D. (a) 5x2 = 25x; (b) 5 checks in both equations.


Answer: D

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