Algebramedium · Past Paper
Solve for x: 5(x - 2) - 3(x + 1) = 1
A7
B4
C5
D2
✓ Correct Answer: A — 7
5x - 10 - 3x - 3 = 1 -> 2x - 13 = 1 -> 2x = 14 -> x = 7.
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