SOLUTION: I am totally lost. I think I subtract the same number, add the same number and divide but I am just not sure. Could you explain this to me? Solve the following equations.

Question 104492: I am totally lost. I think I subtract the same number, add the same number and divide but I am just not sure. Could you explain this to me?
Solve the following equations.
x = 3x - 5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Subtract 3x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is in decimal form)
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