SOLUTION: How would I solve this equation "3(2x-5)=8x-9" ?

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Question 220531: How would I solve this equation "3(2x-5)=8x-9" ?
Answer by chibisan(131) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(2x-5)=8x-9
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6x - 15 =8x-9
9 - 15 =8x-6x
-6=2x
x=-3 (only ans)