Ariannamarie01
Ariannamarie01 Ariannamarie01
  • 19-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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An equation is shown below:

5(2x - 8) + 15 = -15

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

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VD4L
VD4L VD4L
  • 19-03-2016
5(2x-8)+15=-15 -15 in both sides 5(2x-8)=-30 /5 2x-8=-6 +8 2x=2 /2 x=1 I hope it helps
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lizmarielee19
lizmarielee19 lizmarielee19
  • 19-03-2016
5 (2×-8)+15= -15

distribute the 5 into (2×-8) and it becomes

10x-40 + 15 = -15

add -40 and +15

10× - 25 = -15

add +25 to both sides

10x= 10

divide both sides by 10

x = 1
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