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Solve algebraically for x and explain each step( using mathematical vocbuary) for the following: 2(x+5)+ 3x = 30
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Solve algebraically for x and explain each step( using mathematical vocbuary) for the following: 2(x+5)+ 3x = 30

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First do distributive property
2x + 10 + 3x = 30
Now combine like terms
5x + 10 = 30
Subtract 10 from both sides
5x = 20
Divide both sides by 5
x = 4
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