2 years ago

Solve for x. 5(x-2)-x-5= -3

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1 answer:

Paha777 [63]2 years ago

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multiply out brackets

5x-10-x-5=-3

collect like terms

4x-15=-3

isolate x

4x=12

work out x

12/4=3

answer: x=3

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