Question

Find a value of x that is a solution to 5(x – 3) = x + 13. Describe how you found the solution.

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Answer 1

x=7

because distributive property and addition and subtraction

Answer 2

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x – 3) = x + 13

• Expand 5(x - 3): 5x - 15

5x - 15 = x + 13

• Add 15 To Both Sides

5x - 15 + 15 = x + 13 + 15

• Simplify

5x = x + 28

• Subtract x From Both Sides

5x - x = x + 28 - x

• Simplify

4x = 28

• Divide Both Sides By 4

4x / 4 = 28 / 4

x = 7

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