Philip P. answered • 10/16/14
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6(x-5) = 48
First distribute the 6 across the terms within the parentheses:
6(x-5) = 48
6*x - 6*5 = 48
6x - 30 = 48
Add 30 to both sides:
6x = 78
Can you finish it from here?
