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5(2x - 3) = 50

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Explanation:

5(2x - 3) = 50

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10x - 15 = 50

10x = 50 + 15

10x = 65

divide both sides by 10

x = 6.5

User Tashana
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AnSwEr


  • \sf \: 5(2x - 3) = 50


\: \:


  • \sf \: 10x - 15 = 50


\: \:


  • \sf \: 10x = 50+ 15


\: \:


  • \sf \: 10x = 65


\: \:


  • \sf \: x = \cancel(65)/(10)


\: \:


  • \boxed{ \sf \color{blue} x = 6.5}


\: \: \:

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