How would I solve 5(x -2) =2x +16?

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Adam Modlin · Answer 1 · 2019-10-26T04:11:12+0000

Answer: First, multiply 5 by x-2 to get 5x-10. We now have 5x-10=2x+16. Subtract 2x on both sides: 3x-10=16. Add 10 to both sides: 3x=26. Lastly, divide by 3x to isolate x: x=8.6666667

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