SOLUTION: Solve the linear equation 5(2x-6)=7x-3

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Question 362841: Solve the linear equation 5(2x-6)=7x-3
Found 2 solutions by robertb, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x-30 = 7x-3
10x-7x = -3+30
3x = 27
x = 9.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%282x-6%29=7x-3 Start with the given equation.


10x-30=7x-3 Distribute.


10x=7x-3%2B30 Add 30 to both sides.


10x-7x=-3%2B30 Subtract 7x from both sides.


3x=-3%2B30 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=27 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2827%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=9 Reduce.


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So the solution is x=9


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