7. (07.03) An equation is shown below: 4(2x - 5) + 15 = 11 Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each s
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Answer: x = 5/2 = 2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given expression</u>
2x (x + 3) = 2x² + 15
<u>Expand parentheses and apply the distributive property</u>
2x · x + 2x · 3 = 2x² + 15
2x² + 6x = 2x² + 15
<u>Subtract 2x² on both sides</u>
2x² + 6x - 2x² = 2x² + 15 - 2x²
6x = 15
<u>Divide 6 on both sides</u>
6x / 6 = 15 / 6
x = 15/6
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