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Whats the X. 5(5x+2)= 57

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Divide both sides by 5

5x + 2 = 57/5

Subtract 2 from both sides

5x = 57/5 - 2

Simplify 57/5 - 2 to 47/5

5x = 47/5

Divide both sides by 5

x = 47/5/5

Simplify 47/5/5 to 47/5 * 5

x = 47/5 * 5

Simplify 5 * 5 to 25

x = 47/25

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