Question

Solve for x.

5(x – 10) = 30 – 15x

Answer 1

• x=4

Explanation:

`\sf 5(x - 10) = 30 - 15x`

`\sf 5x-50=30-15x`

`\sf 5x-50+50=30-15x+50`

`\sf 5x=-15x+80`

`\sf 5x+15x=-15x+80+15x`

`\sf 20x=80`

`\sf (20x)/(20)=(80)/(20)`

`\sf x=4`