Solve Multi-Step Linear Equations Practice

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3 of 53 of 5 Items

Question
Solve for x
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​5(2x−8)=−30

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 5(2x - 8) = -30 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute the 5: \[ 10x - 40 = -30 \]

2. Add 40 to both sides: \[ 10x - 40 + 40 = -30 + 40 \] \[ 10x = 10 \]

3. Divide both sides by 10: \[ x = \frac{10}{10} \] \[ x = 1 \]

Thus, the solution is: \[ \boxed{1} \]