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5(x + 20) = 7x + 30
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5(x + 20) = 7x + 30

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Start by multiplying out the 5
5x + 100 = 7x + 30

Subtract 5x from both sides
100 = 2x +30

Subtract 30 from both sides
70 = 2x

Divide by 2
x=35
User Viren Rajput
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x = 35

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