The solution of the the equation
$5 (3 x + 5) = 2 (7 x - 4)$ is

x = 17

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x = 33

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x = - 33

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x = - 17

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Solution

The correct option is C $x = - 33$
Given, $5 (3 x + 5) = 2 (7 x - 4)$
$∴ 15 x + 25 = 14 x - 8$
Putting $x$ terms on one side and constants on another side.
$∴ 15 x - 14 x = - 8 - 25$
$∴ x = - 33$
Hence, option C is correct.

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