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15. (07.05 MC)

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x - 4) = 5x + X - 10?

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11-11-2021

Answer:

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 2(x - 4) = 5x + x - 10

→ Expand the brackets

5x + 2x - 8 = 5x + x - 10

→ Collect the x terms

7x - 8 = 6x - 10

→ Minus 6x from both sides

x - 8 = -10

→ Add -8 to both sides

x = -2

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