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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-5%28x-3%29+=+2%28x-10%29 Simplify by using the "distributive property".
2x-5x%2B15+=+2x-20 Subtract 2x from both sides.
-5x%2B15+=+-20 Subtract 15 from both sides.
-5x+=+-35 Finally, divide both sides by -5.
highlight%28x+=+7%29