Solve for x 10(x - 3) = 5(3x - 8) A.) 2 B.) 10 C.) -2 D.) -10

asked Feb 11, 2018 140k views

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Solve for x

10(x - 3) = 5(3x - 8)

A.) 2
B.) 10
C.) -2
D.) -10

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10x-30 = 15x-40

-30 = 5x-40

10 = 5x

X = 2

Neodymium answered Feb 12, 2018

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10(x - 3) = 5(3x - 8)
10x - 30 = 15x - 40
10x - 15x = -40 + 30
-5x = -10
x = -10/(-5)
x = 2

Tausif Anwar answered Feb 18, 2018

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