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Can someone solve 2(x-1)=10?

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2(x-1)= 10 distributhing 2 through parantheses

2x-2=10

2x=10+2

2x=12 divide by 2

x= (12)/(2) simplify

x=6
The answer is:6
User Drew Turner
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2(x - 1) = 10

First, divide both sides by 2. / Your problem should look like:
x - 1 = (10)/(2)
Second, simplify
(10)/(2) to 5. / Your problem should look like:
x - 1 = 5
Third, add 1 to both sides. / Your problem should look like:
x = 5 + 1
Fourth, add 5 + 1 to get 6. / Your problem should look like:
x = 6

Answer: x = 6
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