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  • 03-07-2020
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Solve 5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)for x

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  • 03-07-2020

5x-20 = 2x+10

3x-20= 10

3x= 30

x=10

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  • 03-07-2020

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Distribute parenthesis

5x - 20 = 2x + 10

Step 2: Add 20 to both sides

5x = 2x + 30

Step 3: Subtract 2x from both sides

3x = 30

Step 4: Divide by 3

x = 10

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