SOLUTION: 7-(3x-1)=5x I worked this out in my head as x=1 but I need to learn how to write down the steps taken to get the answer.
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Question 177954: 7-(3x-1)=5x I worked this out in my head as x=1 but I need to learn how to write down the steps taken to get the answer.
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7-(3x-1)=5x ....given
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7-3x+1=5x.....distributed -1(3x-1) which equals -3x+1
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8-3x=5x.....combined like terms on left
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8x=8.....added 3x to both sides
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divided both sides by 8 to isolate the variable x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation
Distribute
Add 3x to both sides.
Combine like terms.
Divide both sides by 8 to isolate "x"
Reduce
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Answer:
So the solution is
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