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Can someone please explain? I don't understand 5(2x – 3) = 5 What are the solutions to this equation? Show your work. (6 points)
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Can someone please explain? I don't understand

5(2x – 3) = 5

What are the solutions to this equation? Show your work. (6 points)

User Conya
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5(2x -3) = 5
10x - 15 = 5
+ 15 +15
10x = 20
/10 /10
x = 2
User Oba
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5(2x-3)=5
Use the distributive property to distribute the 5 to 2x and 3
10x-15=5
Then, add 15 on both sides of the equal sign
10x=20
To solve for x, divide both sides by 10
x=2
User Mohammad Tabbara
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