SOLUTION: how do i solve 2x-5(x-3)=2(x-10). Show work. answer is 7 but i cannot get it

Question 502232: how do i solve 2x-5(x-3)=2(x-10). Show work. answer is 7 but i cannot get it

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify by using the "distributive property".
Subtract 2x from both sides.
Subtract 15 from both sides.
Finally, divide both sides by -5.

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