SOLUTION: -2(x-6)+ 5x=10

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Question 762283: -2(x-6)+ 5x=10
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%28x-6%29%2B5x=10 Start with the given equation.


-2x%2B12%2B5x=10 Distribute.


3x%2B12=10 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=10-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


3x=-2 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-2%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2%2F3