3 years ago

2(5x+7)=16 what the answer?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Marianna [84]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 1/5

Step-by-step explanation:

2(5x + 7) = 16

2 * 5x + 2 * 7 = 16

10x + 14 = 16

10x = 16 - 14

10x = 2

x = 2/10

x = 1/5

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