Question

Solve for x.

5(2x - 8) = - 30

(1 point)

x =

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

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Answer 2

Solve for x.

5(2x - 8) = -30

(1 point)

x =

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve for x, we can start by expanding the parentheses:

5(2x - 8) = -30
10x - 40 = -30

Next, we can add 40 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:

10x - 40 + 40 = -30 + 40
10x = 10

Finally, we can divide both sides of the equation by 10 to solve for x:

(10x) / 10 = 10 / 10
x = 1

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To solve for x, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start by distributing 5 to every term within the parentheses:

10x - 40 = -30

Step 2: Move -40 to the right side of the equation by adding 40 to both sides:

10x = -30 + 40
10x = 10

Step 3: Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 10:

x = 10/10
x = 1

Therefore, the solution is x = 1.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To solve for x in the equation 5(2x - 8) = -30, we need to isolate the variable x by performing the necessary operations.

1. Distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
10x - 40 = -30

2. Next, isolate the x term by bringing the constant term (-40) to the other side of the equation by adding 40 to both sides:
10x = -30 + 40
10x = 10

3. Finally, solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 10:
x = 10 / 10
x = 1

So, the solution to the equation 5(2x - 8) = -30 is x = 1.