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Find a value of x that is a solution to 5(x – 3) = x + 13.

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tyguy2025 tyguy2025
  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5(x-3)=x+13[/tex]

distribute

[tex]5x-15= x+13[/tex]

combine like terms

[tex]5x-x = 13 + 15[/tex]

[tex]4x=28[/tex]

x = 7

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alexismaysschool alexismaysschool
  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5(x-3)=x+13\\5x-15=x+13\\Subtract x from both sides \\4x-15=13\\Add 15 to both sides\\4x= 28\\Divide both sides by 4\\x=7[/tex]

Now check your answer

[tex]5(7-3)=7+13\\35-15=20\\20=20[/tex]

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