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How do you workout 3(2x+5)=2(15-2x)

 Apr 12, 2015

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3(2x+5)=2(15-2x)

1. Distribute

6x + 15 = 30 - 4x

2. Add 4x to both sides

10x + 15 = 30

3. Subtract 15 from both sides

10x = 15

4. Divide each side by 10

x = 1.5

 Apr 12, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

3(2x+5)=2(15-2x)

1. Distribute

6x + 15 = 30 - 4x

2. Add 4x to both sides

10x + 15 = 30

3. Subtract 15 from both sides

10x = 15

4. Divide each side by 10

x = 1.5

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