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10(7x-5)=300 what is X

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7x-5=30

7x=30+5

7x=35
35 divided by 7= X=5
User Ed Ayers
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

10 ( 7x - 5 ) = 300

Distibute on the left:

70x - 50 = 300

Add 50 to each side:

70x = 350

Divide each side by 70:

x = 5

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