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3 (5x+2) + 19x=55-x

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  1. 27 May, 23:08
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    Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

    3

    (

    5

    x

    +

    2

    )

    +

    19

    x

    =

    55

    -

    x

    (

    3

    )

    (

    5

    x

    )

    +

    (

    3

    )

    (

    2

    )

    +

    19

    x

    =

    55

    +

    -

    x

    (Distribute)

    15

    x

    +

    6

    +

    19

    x

    =

    55

    +

    -

    x

    (

    15

    x

    +

    19

    x

    )

    +

    (

    6

    )

    =

    -

    x

    +

    55

    (Combine Like Terms)

    34

    x

    +

    6

    =

    -

    x

    +

    55

    34

    x

    +

    6

    =

    -

    x

    +

    55

    Step 2: Add x to both sides.

    34

    x

    +

    6

    +

    x

    =

    -

    x

    +

    55

    +

    x

    35

    x

    +

    6

    =

    55

    Step 3: Subtract 6 from both sides.

    35

    x

    +

    6

    -

    6

    =

    55

    -

    6

    35

    x

    =

    49

    Step 4: Divide both sides by 35.

    35

    x

    35

    =

    49

    35

    x

    =

    7

    5
  2. 27 May, 23:16
    0
    Answer: x = 1.4

    Step-by-step explanation:

    From the equation, open the bracket:

    15x + 6 + 19x = 55 - x

    15x + 19x + x = 55 - 6

    35x=49 (divide both sides by 35)

    x = 49/35

    x = 1.4
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