SOLUTION: I need help with this problem: -3x - 5(2x - 5) =6(-3 - 10)

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Question 687885: I need help with this problem: -3x - 5(2x - 5) =6(-3 - 10)
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Distribute the 5
-3x - 5(2x) - 5(-5) = 6(-13)
-3x - 10x +25 = -78
Isolate the variables
-13x = -78 - 25
-13x = -103
highlight_green%28x+=+103%2F13%29
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