SOLUTION: 3(x+2.86)=2x Ive done this question a million times cant figure out where I messed up

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Question 678928: 3(x+2.86)=2x Ive done this question a million times cant figure out where I messed up
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x+2.86)=2x

3x+3(2.86)=2x

3x+8.58=2x

8.58=2x-3x

8.58=-x

-x = 8.58

x = -8.58

So the solution is x = -8.58

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x+2.86)=2x
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x + 2.86 = (2/3)x
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(1/3)x = -2.86
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x = 3(-2.86)
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x = -8.58
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Cheers,
Stan H.