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2(x+3) = 5x+10 - x Explain your reasoning
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2(x+3) = 5x+10 - x

Explain your reasoning

User Artur Iwan
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Answer:

x= -2

Explanation:

2(x+3)=5x+10-x (we need to distribute first)

2x+6=4x+10 (then add like terms)

-2x=4 (now divide)

x= -2

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