Solve for x:
$-\left(\frac{1}{2} x-5\right)=2 x-10$
A) 6
B) -6
C) -10
D) $3 \frac{1}{3}$
E) 10

Name: Solve for x: $-\left(\frac{1}{2} x-5\right)=2 x-10$ A) 6 B) -6 C) -10 D) $3 \frac{1}{3}$ E) 10
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Solve for x: 
$-\left(\frac{1}{2} x-5\right)=2 x-10$
A) 6
B) -6
C) -10
D) $3 \frac{1}{3}$
E) 10

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, distribute the negative sign on the left side of the equation: $\frac{1}{2}x - 5 = -(2x - 10)$ becomes $\frac{1}{2}x - 5 = -2x + 10$. Then, add $2x$ to both sides and add $5$ to both sides to get $\frac{5}{2}x = 15$. Finally, divide both sides by $\frac{5}{2}$ to solve for $x$, which gives $x = 6$.

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Solve for X $-\left(\frac{1}{2} x-5\right)=2 x-10$ A) 6
B) -6
C) -10
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