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Demonstrate at least two different ways how to solve the equation 5(2x-1)=25
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Demonstrate at least two different ways how to solve the equation 5(2x-1)=25

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WAY #1- Distribute
5(2x-1)=25
10x-5=25
Add 5 to 25
10x=30
Divide by 10
x=3

WAY #2-
5(2x-1)=25
Divide by 5
2x-1=5
Add 1
2x=6
Divide 2
X=3
Hope this helps.
User Squirrelsama
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Answer:

divided both sides by the numeric factor on the left then solve x = 3

Explanation:

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