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5(7x - 9) = 130 Solve for x and check

Asked by AnneS2 on 02 Jul 04:57

Last updated by anonymous on 03 Jul 15:33

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Answered by CherieS on 03 Jul 15:33

5(7x - 9) = 130

5(7x) (5)( - 9) = 130

35x-45=130

35x-45+45=130 +45

35x=175

35x/35=175/35

x=5

Check:

5(7(5) - 9) = 130

5(35 - 9) = 130

5(26) = 130

130=130