Solve for x. 2(5x+4) = 7(2) Hint: Simplify the equation. 5x+ [ ?]=[ ] Enter I

Don Baechtel asked Apr 10, 2023

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Solve for x.

2(5x+4) = 7(2)
Hint: Simplify the equation.
5x+ [ ?]=[ ]
Enter
I

Don Baechtel asked Apr 10, 2023

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2(5x+4)=7(2) divide each side by 2
5x+4=7 now subtract 4 from each side
5x=3 now divide each side by 5
x=0.6

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