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Solve for x. Express your answer as a whole number, a decimal, or a fraction in simplest form. -5(-x + 6) -...

Solve for x. Express your answer as a whole number, a decimal, or a fraction in simplest form.
-5(-x + 6) - x = x

Answer

First, distribute the -5 across the terms inside the parentheses:

-5(-x + 6) = 5x - 30

Substitute back into the equation:

5x - 30 - x = x

Combine like terms:

4x - 30 = x

Subtract x from both sides:

3x - 30 = 0

Add 30 to both sides:

3x = 30

Divide both sides by 3:

x = 10

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