Question

b) 2(x - 5) + 4 = 5x-2
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Answer 1

$2(x - 5) + 4 = 5x - 23 \\ 2x - 6 = 5x - 23 \\ 2x - 5x = - 23 + 6 \\ - 3x = - 17 \\ x = - 17 \div ( - 3) \\ x = \frac{17}{3}$