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Solve for x.
5(2x - 1) = 6

a. x = 1/10
b. x = 11/10
c. x = 1/2

User Farrukh Malik
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Answer:

b

Explanation:

5(2x - 1) = 6 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

10x - 5 = 6 ( add 5 to both sides )

10x = 11 ( divide both sides by 10 )

x =
(11)/(10)

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