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What is the solution to the following equation?
5(2x - 6) + 20 = 10

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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

first, u simplify 10x-30+20=10

then, u combine the numbers 10x-10=10

u leave x on the left side and pass the others to the right 10x=20

then divide 20/10=2

User Amdorra
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

Distribute the 5. 10x - 30 + 20 = 10. Combine like terms. 10x - 10 = 10. Add 10 to both sides. 10x = 20. Divide. x = 2

User Walter Traspadini
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