SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this problem? 3x - 2(5 - x) = -3(x - 10) + 3x

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Question 118037: Can you please help me solve this problem?
3x - 2(5 - x) = -3(x - 10) + 3x

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 10 to both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



Divide

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