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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