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Solve the equation. 5(2x + 1) = 50

User Dpdragnev
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Ans = 4.5

Explanation:

5(2X +1)=50

5/(2X+1)= 50/5

2X +1= 10

2X=10-1

2X/2 = 9/2

=4.5

User VSDekar
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2x+1=10 (b/c divide both sides by 5
2x=9
x=4.5
User Kevin DiTraglia
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