SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out how to solve this math equation: 4x - (3x + 5) = -2 It was stated that the solution set is 3. I need to know the steps to solving this problem.

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Question 1195132: I am trying to figure out how to solve this math equation:
4x - (3x + 5) = -2
It was stated that the solution set is 3.
I need to know the steps to solving this problem.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Shin123:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by Shin123(626)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: x=3.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: 4x-(3x+5)=-2 simplifies to 0=0
  • Cartoon (animation) form:
    For tutors: simplify_cartoon( 4x-(3x+5)=-2 )
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at .
Remove unneeded parentheses around terms highlight_red%28+-3%2Ax+%29,highlight_red%28+-5+%29
It becomes .
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Eliminated similar terms highlight_red%28+4%2Ax+%29,highlight_red%28+-3%2Ax+%29 replacing them with highlight_green%28+%284-3%29%2Ax+%29
It becomes .
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Remove extraneous '1' from product highlight_red%28+%284-3%29+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+2+%29
It becomes .
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Added fractions or integers together
It becomes .
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Removed extra sign in front of -3
It becomes .
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Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+x-3=0+%29 equivalent to x-3 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: x=3.

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