Question

Is a solution to the equation 2(x - 5) = 9 - 3x + 7.
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Answer 1

2x-10=9-3x+7
2x-10+10=9-3x+7-10
2x=9-3x+7-10
2x+3x= 9+7-10
5x=16-10
5x=6
X=6/5

Answer 2

x=26/5

Explanation:

2(x - 5) = 9 - 3x + 7.

2x-10=9-3x+7

+3x +3x

5x+-10=16

+10=+10

5x=26

divide by 5x

x=26/5