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10 ( 2 + x ) = 15 ( x - 1 ) + 5 what is x

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Answer: The result is x = 6.

Explanation:

-Solve:


10(2+x)=15 (x-1)+5

-First, use the Distributive Property:


20+ 10x=15x-15+5

-Combine 5 with -15:


20 + 10x = 15x - 10

-Subtract 15x from 10x:


20 + 10x -15x= 15x - 15x -10


20 -5x= -10

-Subtract 20 both sides:


20 - 5x = -10 -20


-5x=-30

-Then, you divide both sides by -5:


(-5x)/(-5) = (-30)/(-5)


x = 6

So, the solution for x is 6.

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