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Solve the following: 8x(x-5)-25=5x(x-6) ​

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Answer:

x = -5/3; x = 5

Explanation:

8x(x - 5) - 25 = 5x(x - 6); Given

8x^2 -40x - 25 = 5x^2 - 30x; Multiply/Simplify

3x^2 - 10x - 25 = 0; Addition Property of Equality

(3x + 5)(x - 5) = 0; Factor

x = -5/3; x = 5; Solve

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Explanation:

Solve the following: 8x(x-5)-25=5x(x-6) ​-example-1
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