Question

Solve the following equation and explain each step using apropriate Properties
5(4x-3)-18=7

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

5(4x - 3) - 18 = 7

20x - 15 - 18 = 7 distributive property

20x - 33 = 7 communitive property

20x = 40

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20

x=2