SOLUTION: 2x-10 = x+5

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Question 577539: 2x-10 = x+5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-10=x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


2x=x%2B5%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


2x-x=5%2B10 Subtract x from both sides.


x=5%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=15