An equation is shown below: 5(2x-8) +15 = -15 write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

First youd distribute the 5 to the 2x-8 so that way you can combine like terms and make the equation smaller

10x - 40 + 15 = -15

combine the -40 and 15

10x - 25 = -15

add 25 to both sides to get 10x by itself on the one side. you have to add 25 to the -15 because the two sides must stay balanced

10x = 10

divide by 10 to get x by itself. you must divide since x is being multiplied by 10

x=1

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