HELP PLEASE!! Why isn't x+x=x(x) equivalent?

Answer:
The expressions are not equivalent due to the fact that if you were to substitute real numbers you would not get equivalent answers.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you substitute with real numbers, it helps you to get a better view of the equation.
Say you plug in x=5.
5+5 = 5(5)
10=25
The answers are not equivalent.
Hope this helps!