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5(2x - 5) = -75 Solving 2 and 3 step equations can someone help?

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Answer:


x = - 5

Explanation:


5(2x - 5) = - 75 \\ distribute \: 5 \: to \: 2x \: and \: - 5 \\ 10x - 25 = - 75 \\ remove \: the \: constants \\ 10x / 10 \\ - 50 / 10 \\ x = - 5

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