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5(x-5)=70 5x-25=70 5x=70-25 5x=45 x=9

5(x-5)=70 5x-25=70 5x=70-25 5x=45 x=9
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5(x-5)=70 5x-25=70 5x=70-25 5x=45 x=9

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Answer:

Incorrect step from 2nd to 3rd equation.

Explanation:

When adding 25 to both sides of the equation 5x - 25 = 70, the correct equation would be 5x = 70 + 25, not 5x = 70 - 25.

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