SOLUTION: 10. Solve for x: 3(x + 5) = 30. a) 5 b) 25/3 c) 85 d) 75

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Question 1025404: 10. Solve for x: 3(x + 5) = 30.
a) 5
b) 25/3
c) 85
d) 75
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10. Solve for x: 3(x + 5) = 30.
a) 5
b) 25/3
c) 85
d) 75
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Divide both sides by 3. You will get 

x + 5 = 10.

Distract 5 from both sides. You will get

x = 10 - 5,

x = 5.

It is your answer. Option a).