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5(x – 2) – X – 5 = -3

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the awnser the 3 you distribute
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Answer:

5(x-2) - x - 5 = - 3

5x - 10 - x - 5 = -3

4x - 15 = -3

4x = -3 + 15

4x = 12

x = 12/ 4

Therefore x = 3.

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