SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation: 2x-3-(3x-1)=6 I tried solving for it and this is what I came up with but I am not too sure about my answer. 2x-3=6-3x-1 2x=6-3x+2 5x=7 x=7/

Question 774381: I need help solving this equation: 2x-3-(3x-1)=6
I tried solving for it and this is what I came up with but I am not too sure about my answer.
2x-3=6-3x-1
2x=6-3x+2
5x=7
x=7/5
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.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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