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  • 01-02-2018
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-3(x-5)-2x=-10...... solve for x

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Kaikerscupcake
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  • 01-02-2018
-3(x-5)-2x=-10

Distribute. 

-3x+15-2x=-10

Combine like terms. 

-5x+15=-10

Subtract 15 on both sides. 

-5x=-25

Divide by -5 on both sides. 

x=5 

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
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