SOLUTION: I would like your assistance in solving a problem. I know for sure that the value of x is a fraction. The problem is: 3(-x+2)=5(x-3) So far I have tried this: 3(-x+2)=

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Question 645294: I would like your assistance in solving a problem. I know for sure that the value of x is a fraction.
The problem is:
3(-x+2)=5(x-3)
So far I have tried this:
3(-x+2)=5(x-3)
(-3x+6)=(5x-15)
+3x +3x
6=8x-15
+15 +15
21= 8x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're doing great. To finish up, divide both sides by 8 to completely isolate x.









So the solution is

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