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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x − 4) = 5x + x − 10? (1 point) a 3 b 2 c −2 d −3

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Answer:

C. -2

Explanation:

5x + 2(x − 4) = 5x + x − 10

Subtract 5 from both sides,

5x + 2(x - 4) - 5x = 5x + x - 10 - 5x

Simplify,

2(x - 4) = x - 10

Distribute,

2x - 8 = x - 10

Add 8 to both sides,

2x - 8 + 8 = x - 10 + 8

Simplify,

2x = x - 2

Subtract x from both sides,

2x - x = x - 2 - x

Simplify,

x = -2

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Answer: C= -2

Explanation:

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x − 4) = 5x + x − 10? (1 point) a 3 b-example-1
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