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How do I solve 34-5x+2(x-2)=15

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34-5x+2(x-2)=15 1st get rid of () by distributing the 2.
34-5x+2x-4=15 Now collect like terms.
30-3x=15 Get -3x by itself by subtracting 30 in both sides.
-3x=-15 You want X by itself so divide by -3 on both sides.
x=5
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