SOLUTION: I can't figure out this problem...i've tried so many websites for homework help. 2 - (10x+25)=-10-4(x+3) 5

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Question 10998: I can't figure out this problem...i've tried so many websites for homework help.
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- (10x+25)=-10-4(x+3)
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Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i assume you mean %282%2F5%29%2810x%2B25%29=-10-4%28x%2B3%29? In which case,

2%2810x%2B25%29=5%28-10-4%28x%2B3%29%29
20x%2B50=-50-20%28x%2B3%29
20x%2B50=-50-20x-60
20x%2B50=-110-20x
40x%2B50=-110
40x=-160
x=-160%2F40
--> x = -4

jon.