SOLUTION: 7x-5(x-2)=15

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Question 748227: 7x-5(x-2)=15
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7x-5%28x-2%29=15 Start with the given equation.


7x-5x%2B10=15 Distribute.


2x%2B10=15 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=15-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


2x=5 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%285%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5%2F2