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Solve the equation: 5 (2x + 1) = 25 (A) X= -2 (B) x= -1.5 C) x = 1.5 D) X = 2
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Solve the equation: 5 (2x + 1) = 25

(A) X= -2
(B) x= -1.5
C) x = 1.5
D) X = 2

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The answer would be 2, You multiple your 5 outside of the parenthesis to 2x and your +1 and then you get 10x + 5 =25 with this you subtract your 5 from 5 and 25 and you get 10x =20 which is 2.
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Answer:

5×2x +5×1=25

10x+5=25

10x=25-5

10x=20

x=2

•D X =2

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