a + 5 = [tex] \frac{1}{5} [/tex] (5a + 25)
First, simplify [tex] \frac{1}{5} (5a + 25)[/tex] to [tex] \frac{5a+25}{5} [/tex] / Your problem should look like: [tex]a + 5 = \frac{5a+25}{5} [/tex]
Second, multiply both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like: [tex]5a + 25 = 5(a + 5)[/tex]
Third, expand to get rid of parenthesis. / Your problem should look like: [tex]5a + 25 = 5a + 25[/tex]
Fourth, both sides are equal, resulting it having infinite solutions.
Answer: infinite solutions
