SOLUTION: i need help solving 5x-2+3(x-11) =5 using distributive property

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Question 469689: i need help solving 5x-2+3(x-11) =5 using distributive property
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-2+3x-33=5
8x=40
x=40/8
x=5