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2x+20-(5X3)=30. Solve for x.

User Tenille
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Answer:

25/2

Explanation:

Use order of operations to solve in the bracket.

2x + 20 - ( 5X3) = 30

2x + 20 - (15) = 30

Now open the brackets.

2x + 20 - 15 = 30

2x + 5 = 30

Subtract both sides by 5

2x = 25

Divide both sides by 2.

25/2

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