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Explain two ways to solve 20=5(-3+x)

User ErhWen Kuo
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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

20= 5(-3 +x)

20= 5(-3+7)

20=5(4)

20=20

20=-15+5x

+15=+15

35=5x

x=7

User Mouze
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Answer:

I only know one way and its x = 7

Explanation:

20 = 5( x -3 )

20/5 = x- 3

4 = x - 3

4 + 3 = x

7 = x

User K S
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