SOLUTION: solve for linear equations 3-4(x+5)+1=2(x-5)+9

Question 102038: solve for linear equations
3-4(x+5)+1=2(x-5)+9
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

Combine like terms on the right side

Add 16 to both sides

Subtract 2x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -6 to isolate x

Reduce

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