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What value of a satisfies the equation -3 (4x - 5) = 2 (1 - 5x)?

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Answer:

x = 6.5

Explanation:

-3 × ( 4x - 5 ) = 2 × ( 1 - 5x ) -------------> (By multiplying each bracket times its coefficient)

= -12x + 15 = 2 - 10x -------------> (By subtracting "2" from each side)

= -12x + 13 = -10x -------------> (By moving the "-10x" to the other side and the "13" to the right side different signs "-10x becomes +10x and 13 becomes -13")

= -12x + 10x = -13

= -2x = -13 -------------> (Dividing by "-2")

then, x = 6.5

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