Simplify and solve for the unknown. use order of operations as needed. check your work.

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5^3– 10^2 = x(8 – 2) + 2x – 3x

5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: 5^3– 10^2 = X(8 – 2) + 2X – 3X

Solving the equation to find the value of x.

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Using the distributive property of multiplication, multiplying x with 8 and -2

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cancelling out -2x and 2x

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Multiplying both side by 5

⇒ x=

∴ x= 5

Hence, the value of unknown is 5.

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