(5x - 15) - (2x + 5) = 3x - 20
(2x + 5) - (5x - 15) = - 3x + 20
The sum is ___

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

All real numbers are solutions.

2x+5−(5x−15)=−3x+20

All real numbers are solutions.

step-by-step explanation:

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step-by-step explanation:

an equation by definition has to have two or more variables (x and 2 in this case)