5(2x + 5), because 10x and 25 only have 5 in common, which is why it's outside the bracket, and 5 × 2x is 10x, and 5 × 5 is 25. Hope this helps!
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Step-by-step explanation:
12) Decrease in miles = 22,250 - 14,500 = 7750 miles

= 34.83%
13) Decrease in speed = 40 - 25 = 15 mph

= 37.5%
Answer:
1,262.5
according to the calculator lol
Answer:
Solutions are -10 and 26
Step-by-step explanation:
( - the abolute sign I'm using
( x - 8 ) + 2 = 20
( x - 8 ) = 18
x - 8 = 18 (postive case)
x - 8 + 8 = 18 + 8
x = 26
( x - 8 ) = 18
x - 8 = -18 (negative case)
x - 8 + 8 = -18 + 8
x = -10