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Which equation is equivalent to

2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1-x)?

9x = 13
3x = 13
8x = 13
4x = 13

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ANSWER:


4x = 13

Step-by-step explanation:


2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1 - x)

open the bracket


6x - 10 = 5 - 2 + 2x

collect like terms


6x - 2x = 10 + 5 - 2


4x = 15 + 2 \\ 4x = 13

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