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What is the solution of the equation

What is the solution of the equation
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What is the solution of the equation

What is the solution of the equation-example-1
User Locrizak
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I'm pretty sure it's x=5
Hope this helps!
User Bill Brooks
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2(2x - 5) = 3x + x - 2x
Distribute the 2.

4x - 10 = 3x + x - 2x
Combine like terms.

4x - 10 = 2x
Subtract 4x from both sides.

-10 = -2x
Divide by -2.

5 = x
x = 5
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