SOLUTION: can u solve this for me 3(x-5)=2(x+5)

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Question 199887: can u solve this for me 3(x-5)=2(x+5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28x-5%29=2%28x%2B5%29 Start with the given equation.


3x-15=2x%2B10 Distribute.


3x=2x%2B10%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


3x-2x=10%2B15 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=10%2B15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=25 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=25