Question 529757
{{{2(4x+5)=5(5x+7)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x+10=25x+35}}} Distribute.



{{{8x=25x+35-10}}} Subtract {{{10}}} from both sides.



{{{8x-25x=35-10}}} Subtract {{{25x}}} from both sides.



{{{-17x=35-10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-17x=25}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(25)/(-17)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-17}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-25/17}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-25/17}}} 



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