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Two ways you can solve the following equation : 20 = 5(-3+x)

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Answer:

Explanation:

Method one:

You divide both sides by 5 and get

4= -3+x

7=x

Method 2:

You can distribute the 5

20= -15+5x

35=5x

x=7

User Zhihao
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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

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