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Solve for x. 5(x – 10) = 30 – 15x

Solve for x. 5(x – 10) = 30 – 15x
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Solve for x. 5(x – 10) = 30 – 15x

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User Freakent
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

5(x – 10) = 30 – 15x

Distribute

5x -50 = 30-15x

Add 15x to each side

5x+15x – 50 = 30 – 15x+15x

20x-50 = 30

Add 50 to each side

20x-50+50 = 30+50

20x = 80

Divide by 20

20x/20 = 80/20

x =4

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