Question

Solve for x. 5x+23 = 2(x-5) *
Please answer ASAP

Answer 1

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Explanation:

`\sf{5x + 23 = 2(x - 5)}`

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

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`\sf{5x + 23 = 2x - 10}`

Move 2x to left hand side and change it's sign

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`\sf{5x - 2x + 23 = - 10}`

Move 23 to right hand side and change it's sign

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`\sf{5x - 2x = - 10 - 23}`

Collect like terms

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`\sf{3x = - 10 - 23}`

Calculate

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`\sf{3x = - 33}`

Divide both sides of the equation by 3

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`\sf{ (3x)/(3) = ( - 33)/(3) }`

Calculate

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`\sf{x = - 11}`

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