SOLUTION: how do you solve this equation 5(x+5)=2(x-1)

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Question 741601: how do you solve this equation 5(x+5)=2(x-1)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this equation
5(x+5)=2(x-1)
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5x+25 = 2x-2
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3x = -27
x = -9
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Cheers,
Stan H.