SOLUTION: Hi I need the steps and answer confused a bit Solve for x. x - (2x - 6) = 3x

SOLUTION: Hi I need the steps and answer confused a bit Solve for x. x - (2x - 6) = 3x - 2(x + 5)

Question 147798: Hi I need the steps and answer confused a bit
Solve for x.
x - (2x - 6) = 3x - 2(x + 5)

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - (2x - 6) = 3x - 2(x + 5)
x -2x + 6 = 3x -2x -10
-x + 6 = x -10
2x = 16
x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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