Question

5(2 +2x) - 17(2x + 5) = 16

Answer 1

10 + 10x -34x +85 =16

95 -24x =16

-24x =16 - 95

-24x =-95

x =95 ÷ 24

x = 3.958

Answer 2

$10 + 10x - 34x - 85 = 16 \\ - 24x = 79 \\ x = -91 \div 24 \\ x = - 3.7916$

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