jnya83220
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  • 03-11-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x.
5(x - 10) = 30 – 15x
A. x = 1
B. x = 4
C. x = 5
D. x = 8​

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ciarasxm ciarasxm
  • 03-11-2021
5x - 50 = 30 - 15x
30+50= 80
-15x - 5x = -20x

-20x = 80

20/80

4

Anwer B.
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EISHANnyc
EISHANnyc EISHANnyc
  • 03-11-2021

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

Distrubutive property: 5x-50=30-15x

get x on one side: 5x-50+15x=30

combine like terms: 20x-50=30

subtract on both sides: 20x=30+50

20x=80

simplify: 20/20=80/20

x=4

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