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Emma wants to use the distributive property to solve this equation.

5(x – 2) = 30
Help her follow these steps to finish solving for x.
1. Distributive property:       5x – 10 = 30
2. Addition property of equality:    5x = 40
3. Division property of equality: x =

User Teifion
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

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Answer:

X=8

Explanation:

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