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Question 21 of 40 Solve: 5(x + 2) = 3x + 5 O A x= - 10 o x O B. x=- Ос-- O c. x O D. X = 5​

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im pretty sure x= -5/2
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Answer:

x = -5/2

Explanation:

Solve: 5(x + 2) = 3x + 5

Steps:

  • 5(x + 2) = 3x + 5
  • 5x + 10 = 3x + 5 <= Distribute
  • 2x + 10 = 5 <= Move all like terms
  • 2x = -5 <= Simplify
  • x = -5/2

x = -5/2

-Chetan K

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