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Which could be a step used when solving the equation 5x+10=7.5x?

distribute 5

distribute 10

add 10 to both sides

subtract 5x from both sides

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Subtract 5x from both sides because you would need to get all the x values together so you can end up solving for x
User Mohsan
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Answer:

subtract 5x from both sides

Explanation:

7.5-5=2.5

2.5=10

10รท2.5=4

x=4

User L Smeets
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