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  • 17-03-2019
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Equation: 5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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  • 17-03-2019

5(2x-8)+15=-15

distribute 5 into (2x-8)

5(2x)+5(-8)+15=-15

10x+(-40)+15=-15

simplify

10x+(-25)=-15

add 25 on both sides to get 20x alone

10x+(-25)+25=-15+25

10x=-10

divide 10 on both sides to get x alone

10x/10=-10/10

x=-1

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