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How to solve the following equation:
5²(2x-3)=100

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5^2 = 25, 25 • 2x = 50x, 25 • 3 = 75

That gives you 50x - 75 = 100

100 - 75 = 25

That gives you 50x = 25

25/50 = 0.5

Final answer x = 0.5
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The answer is x=7/2 or 3.5
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