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5(x – 2) = 30 what is x

5(x – 2) = 30 what is x
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5(x – 2) = 30 what is x

User Ernestine
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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

User Suede
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

5(x – 2) = 30

Distribute:

5x - 10 =30

Add 10 to both sides:

5x = 40

Divide

x=8

Check your work:

5(8 - 2) =30

5(6) =30

5 * 6=30

30=30!

Final answer: x=8

User Gunslinger
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