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Solve 2(x - 5) = 3(x + 7)
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Solve 2(x - 5) = 3(x + 7)

Solve 2(x - 5) = 3(x + 7)-example-1
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Answer:

x = -31

Explanation:

2(x-5) = 3(x+7) 1. Use distributive property

2x - 10 = 3x + 21 2. Add 10 on both sides

2x = 3x + 31 3. Subtract 3x on both sides

-x = 31 4. Divide by -1

x = -31

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