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An equation is shown below: 5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15 Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

An equation is shown below: 5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15 Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.
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An equation is shown below:

5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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User MD TAREQ HASSAN
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Answer:

x = 1

5 (2x - 8) + 15 = -15

5 (-6) + 15 = -15

-30 + 15 = -15

Hope This Helps!

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User Jornh
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PEMDAS

10x -40 +15 = -15
-10x -10x
________________
-40 +15 = -15 - 10x
+15 +15
________________
-40 + 15 +15 = -10x
_______________
-40 + 30 = -10x
_____________
-25 = -10x
+10 +10
________
-15 = x

Hopefully this all makes sense to you ☺
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User ClaudioC
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