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Onique asked Dec 21, 2022

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Solve equation for 5(x - 3) + 2 = 5(2x - 8) - 3

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Onique asked Dec 21, 2022

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5x+15+2=10x-40-3
5x+17=10x-43
+43 -5x
60=5x
60/5=x
x=12

Eendroroy answered Dec 22, 2022

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Easy pie

Explanation:

5(x - 3) + 2 = 5(2x - 8) - 3

5x - 15 + 2 = 10x - 40 - 3

5x - 10x = 15 - 2 - 40 - 3

-5x = -30

5x = 30

x = 6

Honzajde answered Dec 28, 2022

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