Answer:
x = 4
Explanation:
Carry out the multiplication:
5(х – 10) = 30 — 15х => 5x - 50 = 30 - 15x
Combining the x terms, we get:
20x - 50 = 30
Combining the constants on the right side:
20x = 80
Dividing both sides by 20 yields x = 4 (second given answer)