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3(d + 5) - 7 = 2(d -5). Plz have the work written down. I don't know how to do this. It's hard. Plz help

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Answer:

d=-18

Explanation:

3(d + 5) - 7 = 2(d -5)

Distribute the number outside the brackets, inside them

3d+15-7=2d-10

3d+8=2d-10

solve for d with isolating it

3d= -8+2d-10

3d-2d= -8-10

d=-18

User Mike Jablonski
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The answer is:

d = -18

3(d + 5) - 7 = 2(d -5). Plz have the work written down. I don't know how to do this-example-1
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