SOLUTION: x+5(x-1)=19 how do i figure this one out

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Question 127624: x+5(x-1)=19 how do i figure this one out
Found 3 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon, Earlsdon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Combine like terms on the left side


Add 5 to both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x



Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is


Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+5(x-1)=19
x+5x-5 = 19
6x = 24
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
Expand the left side.
Simplify.
Add 5 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 6.

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