Question #N979
The equation $\frac{2x-3}{x+1} = 5$ is equivalent to which of the following equations?
A. 2x - 3 = 5x + 5
B. 2x - 3 = 5x - 5
C. 2x + 3 = 5x + 5
D. 2x + 3 = 5x - 5
Correct Answer is: A
To solve for x, we multiply both sides of the equation by (x+1). This gives us $2x - 3 = 5(x+1)$. Distributing the 5 on the right side, we get $2x - 3 = 5x + 5$.