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Solve the equation: 3(x-5) - 5x = -25 + 6x

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Answer:

x = 5/4

Explanation:

3(x-5) - 5x = -25 + 6x

3x -15 -5x = -25 +6x

Combine like terms

-2x -15 = -25 +6x

Add 2x to each side

-2x+2x -15 = -25+6x+2x

-15 = -25+8x

Add 25 to each side

-15+25 = 8x

10 = 8x

Divide each side by 8

10/8 = 8x/8

5/4 =x

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