Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 118: 6

Answer

x = 1

Work Step by Step

-(5x - 10) = 5x Apply distributive property: -5x + 10 = 5x Subtract 5x from both sides: -10x + 10 = 0 Subtract 10 from both sides: -10x = -10 Divide both sides by -10: x = 1
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