Question

5(2x - 3) = 50

Steps to solve

Answer 1

Explanation:

5(2x - 3) = 50

expand

10x - 15 = 50

10x = 50 + 15

10x = 65

divide both sides by 10

x = 6.5

Answer 2

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  `\sf \: 5(2x - 3) = 50`

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  `\sf \: 10x - 15 = 50`

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  `\sf \: 10x = 50+ 15`

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  `\sf \: 10x = 65`

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  `\sf \: x = \cancel(65)/(10)`

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  `\boxed{ \sf \color{blue} x = 6.5}`

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