SOLUTION: I have an algebra question that is eluding me at the moment. 5x - 20 divided by 2 equals 15. I think you would multiply by 2 on either side,but that way gives me x = 70 which does
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Question 881671: I have an algebra question that is eluding me at the moment. 5x - 20 divided by 2 equals 15. I think you would multiply by 2 on either side,but that way gives me x = 70 which does not check out. Please help.
Thanks Mark Maxey
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Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x - 20
------- = 15
2
5x - 20 = 30 {multiplied each side by 2}
5x = 50 {added 20 to each side}
x = 10 {divided each side by 5}
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