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Rewrite the equation using the distributive property and solve for x. 5 ( x -1) = 25 please show all steps clearly if you answer.

Rewrite the equation using the distributive property and solve for x. 5 ( x -1) = 25 please show all steps clearly if you answer.
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Rewrite the equation using the distributive property and solve for x.

5 ( x -1) = 25

please show all steps clearly if you answer.

User Igor Katkov
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(5) (x) + (5) (-1) = 25
5x + -5 = 25
5x - 5 = 25
Add five to both sides
5x - 5 + 5 = 25 + 5
5x = 30
Divided by 5
5x/5 30/5
X=6
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