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Solve the following: 5(2x+1)=50

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Answer:

x =
(9)/(2)

Explanation:

Given

5(2x + 1) = 50 ( divide both sides by 5 )

2x + 1 = 10 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

2x = 9 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x =
(9)/(2)

8 votes

Answer:

x = 9/2

Explanation:

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