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SAT/ACT What is the solution of 1,200 – 5(3x + 30) = 600? A 30 B 50 C 150 D 200 E 250​

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The answer you are looking for is letter A, x=30.

Solution/Explanation:

First, write out the equation,

1200-5(3x+30)=600

Next, using the Distributive Property,

1200-15x-150=600

Simplify the left side of the equation just a little bit more,

1050-15x=600

Reverse order of terms on the left side, to make it a little bit easier to solve,

-15x+1050=600

Now, subtract 1050 from both sides,

-15x+1050-1050=600-1050

Now, simplify this part of the equation,

-15x=-450

Finally, divide both sides by -15,

So, therefore, the final answer is x=30.

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