Question
Solve: 5(x−10)=40
Make sure to show all your work to solve. (2 points)
Make sure to show all your work to solve. (2 points)
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GPT 3.5
To solve the equation 5(x-10) = 40, we need to first distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses.
5(x-10) = 5x - 50
Now we have:
5x - 50 = 40
Next, we can add 50 to both sides to isolate the variable term.
5x = 90
Finally, to solve for x we need to divide both sides by 5.
x = 18
Therefore, the solution to the equation 5(x-10) = 40 is x = 18.
5(x-10) = 5x - 50
Now we have:
5x - 50 = 40
Next, we can add 50 to both sides to isolate the variable term.
5x = 90
Finally, to solve for x we need to divide both sides by 5.
x = 18
Therefore, the solution to the equation 5(x-10) = 40 is x = 18.