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5+(−3)(6x−5) using distributive property
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5+(−3)(6x−5) using distributive property

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Answer:

x= -1.8

Explanation:

5+(-3)(6x-5)

the -3 goes into the 6x and -5

5+(-18x)+15

switch so like terms are together

5+(-5) these cancel out leaving you with

-18x+15-5

combine like terms

-18x+10

divide both sides by -18

x=-1.8

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