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2(5x-7)=2x+10 what Is the distributive property

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Answer:x = 3

Explanation:

2(5x-7)=2x+10

distribute 2(5x-7)

=2*5x - 2*7

∨ ∨

10x - 14

10x - 14 = 2x + 10

add 14 to both sides

10x-14=2x+10

+14 +14

simplify

10x=2x+24

subtract 2x to both sides

10x=2x+24

-2x -2x

simplify

8x=24

divide both sides by 8

8x=24

÷8x ÷ 8x

x = 3

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