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Solve for x. 3(x + 2) + 4(x - 5) = 10 x = 36/7 x = 24/7 x = 16/7 x = 9/7

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  • 21-10-2019

3(x + 2) + 4(x - 5) = 10

Use the distributive property:

3x + 6 + 4x - 20 = 10

Combine like terms:

7x -14 = 10

Add 14 to both sides:

7x = 24

Divide both sides by 7:

x = 24/7

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