I need to solve this ASA, but I have no idea how!! Given the equation 2ax - 10 = (a-2)x + 5a, where a is not equal to -2. When this equation is solved for x, the value of x equals what?

Answer 1

2ax - 10 = (a - 2)x + 5a

Solve for x.

[2a - (a - 2)]x = 5a + 10

(a + 2)x = 5a + 10

x = (5a + 10)/(a + 2) = 5(a + 2)/(a + 2) = 5

x = 5

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