Question 526367
{{{5(x+2)=60}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+10=60}}} Distribute.



{{{5x=60-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{5x=50}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(50)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=10}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=10}}}