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What is the answer? 5(6x-2) = -250

User Wbhuana
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Answer: x = -8

Step-by-step explanation: 5(6x-2) = -250 First Distribute the 5

30x - 10 = -250 Add 10 to both sides

+ 10 + 10

30x/30 = -240/30 Divide by 30

x = -8

User Jirimertin
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

5(6x-2) = -250

30x - 10 = -250

30x/(30) = -240/(30)

x = -8

User Jason Hanley
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