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7 (2x -5) = 4x +15 how do I solve

User EEM
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:


7(2x - 5) = 4x + 15


14x - 35 = 4x + 15


14x - 35 - 4x = 15


14x - 4x = 15 + 35


10x = 15 + 35


10x = 50


x = 5

User Olaf
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

14x-35=4x+15

14x-35+35=4x+15+35

14x=4x+50

14x-4x=4x+50-4x

10x=50

x=5

User David EGP
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