Solve 7(x-5)=25-3x

Firstly, expand the left hand side of the equation out to produce: [7x-35=25-3x]. Bring all the x's to one side (to form 10x=60). Divide both sides by 10 to find the solution for x [x=60/10]. Therefore, x=6

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