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-5(x-5)=2(-4x+5) find x step by step please

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Answer: -5

Explanation:

-5(x-5)=2(-4x+5)

-5x + 25 = -8x +10

3x +25 = 10 (add 8 from both sides)

3x = -15 (subtract 25 from both sides)

x = -5 (divide 3 from both sides)

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