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22 March, 19:08

How would I solve 5 (x - 2) = 2x + 16?

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  1. 22 March, 21:09
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    Answer: First, multiply 5 by x-2 to get 5x-10. We now have 5x-10=2x+16. Subtract 2x on both sides: 3x-10=16. Add 10 to both sides: 3x=26. Lastly, divide by 3x to isolate x: x=8.6666667
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