A) 2(5x-3)=24 *Distribute the 2* 10x-6=24 *Add 6 to both sides* 10x=30 *Divide both sides by 10* ANS: x=3 b) 5(2x+1)=50 *Distribute the 5* 10x+5=50 *Subtract 5 from both sides* 10x=45 *Divide both sides by 10* x=45/10 *Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by GCF (5) ANS: x=9/2
