1/5(2x-10) + 4x = -3(1/5x + 4. Solve for x. I need some really help! please and thank you
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Ms.Sue?
1/5(2x-10) + 4x = -3(1/5x + 4
I see no closing bracket on the Right Side
so I will assume you meant
1/5(2x-10) + 4x = -3(1/5x + 4)
(1/5)(2x-10) + 4x = (-3/5)x - 12
multiply each term by 5
2x-10 + 20x = -3x - 60
25x = -50
x = -2
I see no closing bracket on the Right Side
so I will assume you meant
1/5(2x-10) + 4x = -3(1/5x + 4)
(1/5)(2x-10) + 4x = (-3/5)x - 12
multiply each term by 5
2x-10 + 20x = -3x - 60
25x = -50
x = -2