PLEASE HELP 2(2x+1)=30

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

First, multiply everything inside the parenthesis by 2, and you get 4x+2=30

next, subtract 2 from 30, and you get 4x=28.

Finally, divide 28 by 4, and you get that x=7.

Hopefully this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!

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step-by-step explanation:

m

1

=

5

m1=5

b

=

−

1

b=-1

find the slope and y-intercept of the second equation.

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m

2

=

0

m2=0

b

=

−

6

b=-6

compare the slopes

m

m of the two equations.

m

1

=

5

,

m

2

=

0

m1=5,m2=0

compare the two slopes in the decimal form. if the slopes are equal, then the lines are parallel. if the slopes are not equal, then the lines are not parallel.

m

1

=

5

,

m

2

=

0

m1=5,m2=0