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10(x-2)+15=8x+7

 Sep 4, 2014

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Distribute the 10 first by multiplying it with the x and 2.

 

10*x - 10*2 = 10x - 20

 

10x - 20 + 15 = 8x + 7

 

Notice, -20 + 15 = -5...

 

10x - 5 = 8x + 7

 

Now, all we have to do is add 5 to both sides and subtract 8x from both sides.

 

This should be easily solvable now.

 Sep 4, 2014
 #1
avatar+4473 
+5
Best Answer

Distribute the 10 first by multiplying it with the x and 2.

 

10*x - 10*2 = 10x - 20

 

10x - 20 + 15 = 8x + 7

 

Notice, -20 + 15 = -5...

 

10x - 5 = 8x + 7

 

Now, all we have to do is add 5 to both sides and subtract 8x from both sides.

 

This should be easily solvable now.

AzizHusain Sep 4, 2014

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