SOLUTION: Solve: 5(x +5) = 2

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Question 550459: Solve: 5(x +5) = 2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28x%2B5%29=2 Start with the given equation.


5x%2B25=2 Distribute.


5x=2-25 Subtract 25 from both sides.


5x=-23 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-23%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-23%2F5