SOLUTION: Solve. 5(x – 5) + 8x = 9x – 25

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Question 124938: Solve. 5(x – 5) + 8x = 9x – 25
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Combine like terms on the left side


Add 25 to both sides


Subtract 9x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x



Divide

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