Question Use the follow step as a guide to solve the following equation. Write out your work for all steps to solve the equation. 2x - 5 = 3(4x + 5)

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JacekM asked Jan 2, 2023

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Use the follow step as a guide to solve the following equation. Write out your work for all steps to solve the equation.

2x - 5 = 3(4x + 5)

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

2x -5 = 3(4x + 5) step 1

2x - 5 = 12x + 15 step 2

2x - 12x -5 = 15 Step 3

2x - 12x = 15 +5 simplify

-10x/-10 = 20/-10 step 4

x = -2

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