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3x+2(x-5)=20 Simplify this equation by distributing and combining like terms. Then solve the equation

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Answer:

5x = 30

x = 6

Explanation:

3x+2(x-5)=20

to simplify the expression, open the bracket

3x + 2x - 10 = 20

combine like terms

3x + 2x = 20 + 10

add like terms together

5x = 30

to solve the equation, divide both sides of the equation by 5

x = 30 / 5

x = 6

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