Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5x−15−(2x+5)=3x−20
5x−15+−1(2x+5)=3x−20(Distribute the Negative Sign)
5x+−15+−1(2x)+(−1)(5)=3x−20
5x+−15+−2x+−5=3x−20
5x+−15+−2x+−5=3x+−20
(5x+−2x)+(−15+−5)=3x−20(Combine Like Terms)
3x+−20=3x−20
3x−20=3x−20
Step 2: Subtract 3x from both sides.
3x−20−3x=3x−20−3x
−20=−20
Step 3: Add 20 to both sides.
−20+20=−20+20
0=0
Answer:
All real numbers are solutions.
2x+5−(5x−15)=−3x+20
Answer:
All real numbers are solutions.
