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How to solve for 5x -3(6x+5)=-130

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115/13

Explanation:

5x−3(6x+5)=−130

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x−3(6x+5)=−130

5x+(−3)(6x)+(−3)(5)=−130(Distribute)

5x+−18x+−15=−130

(5x+−18x)+(−15)=−130(Combine Like Terms)

−13x+−15=−130

−13x−15=−130

Step 2: Add 15 to both sides.

−13x−15+15=−130+15

−13x=−115

Step 3: Divide both sides by -13.

−13x

−13

=

−115

−13

x= 115 /13

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