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Solve for x. 2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10

Solve for x. 2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10
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Solve for x.

2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10

Solve for x. 2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10-example-1
User Thomas Dickey
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10

(2x + 10)/3 = 2x - 10

multiply both sides of the equation by 3

2x + 10 = 6x - 30

2x - 6x = -30 - 10

-4x = -40

x = 10

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