Question

What would be the answer of 5(x-2)=30 in dustributive property

Answer 1

x=

Explanation:

using distributive property, you multiply 5 by x and by 2, which gets you 5x and 10

5(x-2)=30

5x-10=30

5x=40

x=8

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

5(x-2)=30

Distribute

5x- 10 = 30

Add 10 to each side

5x-10+10 = 30+10

5x= 40

Divide by 5

5x/5=40/5

x = 8