SOLUTION: 6x-5=2x-21

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Question 560040: 6x-5=2x-21
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6x-5=2x-21
6x-5-2x=2x-21-2x
4x-5=-21
4x-5+5=-21+5
4x=-16
4x/4=-16/4
x=-4


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6x-5=2x-21
Put x=-4
6(-4)-5=2(-4)-21
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