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-5(x-5)=-5x+27
What’s the answer

User Cody Gray
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Answer:

x = 26/5

Explanation:

Distribute

5x - 25 : -5x + 27

Add 25 to both sides

5x = -5x +52

Add 5x to both sides

10x = 52

Divide by 10

x = 52/10

Simplify

x = 26/5

User Avinash Jethy
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