Question

Solve 5(x – 4) = 2(x + 5) for x.

Question 9 options:

x = 5


x = –10


x = 10


x = –5

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

5(x – 4) = 2(x + 5) DISTRIBUTE

5x - 20 = 2x + 10 COMBINE LIKE TERMS

3x = 30 ISOLATE X

x = 10 FINAL ANSWER

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Answer 2

Explanation:

the answer for 5(x – 4) = 2(x + 5)


is x=10

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