SOLUTION: I need help on trying to slove the equation {{{ 2 - 5(x - 3) = 1 + x - 8 }}}

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Question 51104: I need help on trying to slove the equation +2+-+5%28x+-+3%29+=+1+%2B+x+-+8+
Answer by msmath(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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distribute the -5 to get 2 - 5x + 15 = 1 + x -8. combine like terms to get -5x + 17 = x - 7. add 5x to both sides to get 17 = 6x -7. now add 7 to both sides to get 24 = 6x. last divide by 6 on both sides to get x =4. it checks!