Question

Question 7 (Essay Worth 5 points)

Answer 1

$\huge\text{Hey there!}$

$\huge\textbf{Equation:}$

$\mathbf{5(2x - 8) + 15 = 15}$

$\huge\textbf{Solving for the equation:}$

$\mathbf{5(2x - 8) + 15 = 15}$

$\huge\textbf{Distribute 5 within the parentheses: }$

$\mathbf{5(2x) + 5(-8) + 15 = 15}$

$\mathbf{10x - 40 + 15 = 15}$

$\huge\textbf{Combine the like terms:}$

$\mathbf{10x + (-40 + 15) = 15}$

$\mathbf{10x - 25 = 15}$

$\huge\textbf{Add 5 to both sides:}$

$\mathbf{10x - 25 + 25 = 15 + 25}$

$\huge\textbf{Simplify it:}$

$\mathbf{10x = 15 + 25}$

$\mathbf{10x = 40}$

$\huge\textbf{Divide 10 to both sides:}$

$\mathbf{\dfrac{10x}{10} = \dfrac{40}{10}}$

$\huge\textbf{Simplify it:}$

$\mathbf{x = \dfrac{40}{10}}$

$\mathbf{x = 40 \div 10}$

$\mathbf{x = 4}$

$\huge\textbf{Therefore, your answer should be:}$

$\huge\boxed{\mathsf{x = 4}}\huge\checkmark$

$\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}$

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