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5x - 19 = 2(x - 5)
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User Do Good
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

I did a 2-column proof for the explanation :)

5x - 19 = 2(x - 5) Show all work-example-1
User Spro
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Answer:

Explanation:

Here you go mate

∴Use PEMDAS

Parenthesis,Exponent,Multiplication,Division,Addition,Subtraction

Step 1

5x-19=2(x-5) Equation/Question

Step 2

5x-19=2(x-5) Remove parenthesis

5x=2x+9

Step 3

5x=2x+9 Subtract 2x from sides

3x=9

Step 4

3x=9 Divide sides by 3

Answer

x=3

Hope this helps

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