Question 645069
{{{5x-(2x-5)=40}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x-2x+5=40}}} Distribute.



{{{3x+5=40}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=40-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=35}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(35)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=35/3}}} 


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