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What is 2(1+5x)-3x=72 solve for x please

What is 2(1+5x)-3x=72 solve for x please
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What is 2(1+5x)-3x=72 solve for x please

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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

2(1+5x)-3x=72

Distribute

2 + 10x -3x = 72

Combine like terms

2+7x=72

Subtract 2 from each side

2+7x-2 = 72-2

7x = 70

Divide by 7

7x/7 = 70/7

x = 10

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