Question

Demonstrate at least two different ways how to solve the equation 5(2x-1)=25

Answer 1

WAY #1- Distribute
5(2x-1)=25
10x-5=25
Add 5 to 25
10x=30
Divide by 10
x=3

WAY #2-
5(2x-1)=25
Divide by 5
2x-1=5
Add 1
2x=6
Divide 2
X=3
Hope this helps.

Answer 2

divided both sides by the numeric factor on the left then solve x = 3

Explanation: