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Simplify and solve for X.
5(x + 20) = 7x + 30

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Answer:

X = 35

Explanation:

5 + 100 = 7x + 30

5x + 100 - 100 = 7x + 30 - 100

5x = 7x - 70

5x - 7x = 7x - 70 - 7x

-2x = -70

-2x/-2 = -70/-2

x = 35

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