SOLUTION: solve each equation. 3(x + 2) - 5(x - 6)

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Question 931831: solve each equation.
3(x + 2) - 5(x - 6)


Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Hawksfan:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x + 2) - 5(x - 6)
One can simply, one cannot solve with no = sign
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simplified:
3(x + 2) - 5(x - 6)
3x + 6 - 5x + 30
36 - 2x

Answer by Hawksfan(61) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
to answer this question
multiply through
3x + 6 - 5x + 30
combine like terms
-2x +36 final answer