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Solve for x: -5(2x-5)=8+(5-2x) -4/3 -2 3 3/2
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Solve for x: -5(2x-5)=8+(5-2x)

-4/3
-2
3
3/2

User Technoh
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Answer:


x = (17)/(13) = 1 (4)/(13)

Explanation:

-5(2x - 5) = 8 + (5 - 2x)

-10x + 25 = 8 + 3x

-10x - 3x = 8 - 25

-13x = -17

x = 17/13 = 1 4/13

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