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How to solve 37=-3+5(x+6)

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Distribute Property 5(x+6) basically means 5×x + 5×6 = 5x+30

37= -3+5x+30 (subtract 30 on both sides)

7=-3+5x (add three on both sides)

10= 5x (divide 5 on both sides)

x=2
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