Question 550459
{{{5(x+5)=2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+25=2}}} Distribute.



{{{5x=2-25}}} Subtract {{{25}}} from both sides.



{{{5x=-23}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-23)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-23/5}}}