SOLUTION: 2(x+6)= x -5 _____ 3 or 2(x+6)/3= x-5 Could someone show me how to work this out on paper

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: 2(x+6)= x -5
_____
3
or 2(x+6)/3= x-5
Could someone show me how to work this out on paper
This question is from textbook

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 3.

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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