SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 5(2x

SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 5(2x - 1) = 20

Question 94647: Solve the equation.
5(2x - 1) = 20
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10x-5=20
10x-5+5=20+5
10x=25
10x/10=25/10
x=2.5
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Check by plugging (x-2.5) back into the original equation:
5(2x - 1) = 20
5(2(2.5) - 1) = 20
5(5.00-1)=20
5(4)=20
20=20

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