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Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b + c) = ab + ac.
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Apply to subtraction property of equality: Subtract 5x from each side.
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Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: ![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=04ab48db2a6385513b3391bf07d33cff.png\")
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(Subtract: 5x - 5x = 0)
Compare the values
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No solution.