) Explain two ways you could solve 20 = 5(-3 + x)

Mathematics

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inn [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

You can distribute the 5 into the parentheses, or u can divide on both sides to get rid of the 5. Either way, you're going to get the same answer.

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