SOLUTION: help me solve 8x-15(-3x+2)=2

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Question 913546: help me solve 8x-15(-3x+2)=2
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-15%28-3x%2B2%29=2 Start with the given equation.


8x%2B45x-30=2 Distribute.


53x-30=2 Combine like terms on the left side.


53x=2%2B30 Add 30 to both sides.


53x=32 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2832%29%2F%2853%29 Divide both sides by 53 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=32%2F53

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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8x-15%28-3x%2B2%29=2
8x-15%28-3x%29-15%2A2=2
8x%2B45x-30=2
53x=2%2B30
53x=32
x=32%2F53 ....exact answer
x=0.6...approximately