SOLUTION: 2x=5+3(4x-5)

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Question 750147: 2x=5+3(4x-5)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x=5%2B3%284x-5%29 Start with the given equation.


2x=5%2B12x-15 Distribute.


2x=12x-10 Combine like terms on the right side.


2x-12x=-10 Subtract 12x from both sides.


-10x=-10 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-10%29%2F%28-10%29 Divide both sides by -10 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1