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What is 5x+15=75-25x

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Answer: 2

Explanation:

1.) 5x + 15 = 75 - 25x

-5x -5x

2.) 15 = 75 - 30x

-75

3.) -60 = -30x

4.) -60 divide by -30 = 2

User Ashg
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5x+15=75-25x ( add 25x on both sides )
(5x+25x)+15=75+(-25x+25x)
30x+15=75 (minus 15 on both sides )
30x+(15-15)=75-15
30x=60 (divide both sides by 30 to isolate x by itself)
30x/30=60/30
x=2
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