unstabletoys
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  • 14-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 14-03-2019

Answer:

x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

5(2x - 8) + 15 = - 15 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

5(2x - 8) = - 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

2x - 8 = - 6 ( add 8 to both sides )

2x = 2 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 1

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meredith48034
meredith48034 meredith48034
  • 14-03-2019
10x - 40 + 15 = -15 (use distributive)
10x - 25 = -15. add integers on left

10x = 10 add 25 to both sides
x = 1 divide by 10
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