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Steps for solving 5(2x - 8) = 20 are shown. 5(2x - 8) = 20 10x - 40 = 20 10x - 40+ 40 = 20 + 40 10 x = 60 10x Original Equation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 98 8 Step 4 10 Step 5 Which of these is not part of
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Steps for solving 5(2x - 8) = 20 are shown.

5(2x - 8) = 20
10x - 40 = 20
10x - 40+ 40 = 20 + 40
10 x = 60
10x
Original Equation
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
98 8
Step 4
10
Step 5
Which of these is not part of the solution process?

User Lessthanoptimal
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Well, it never gives the right answer at the end. 10x=60 should be simplified to x=6
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