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Solve for x. 5(x-10)=30-15x

Solve for x. 5(x-10)=30-15x-example-1
User Harunduet
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The answer would be x=4
User Miguel Conde
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5(x-10)=30-15x
Expand by using distributive property
5x - 50 = 30 - 15x
Add 15x to both sides
5x - 50 + 15x = 30 - 15x + 15x
Combine like terms and simplify
20x - 50 = 30
Add 50 to both sides
20x - 50 + 50 = 30 + 50
Simplify
20x = 80
Divide both sides by 20
20x / 20 = 80/20
Simplify
x = 4

Answer
B. second option
x = 4

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