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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. (5 points)

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

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User Schlenger
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The answer of this question is x=1
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User John Sloper
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-15 from each side
5(2x-8)=-30
expand the brackets
10x-40=-30
+40 from each side
10x=10
x=1
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