Which equation is equivalent to 2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1-x)? 9x = 13 3x = 13 8x = 13 4x = 13

Masroor asked Jul 7, 2023

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Which equation is equivalent to

2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1-x)?

9x = 13
3x = 13
8x = 13
4x = 13

Masroor asked Jul 7, 2023

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ANSWER:

4x = 13

Step-by-step explanation:

2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1 - x)

open the bracket

6x - 10 = 5 - 2 + 2x

collect like terms

6x - 2x = 10 + 5 - 2

$4x = 15 + 2 \\ 4x = 13$

Martin Cejp answered Jul 10, 2023

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