SOLUTION: 2(x-2)=x+3

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Question 114680: 2(x-2)=x+3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x-2%29=x%2B3 Start with the given equation



2x-4=x%2B3 Distribute


2x=x%2B3%2B4Add 4 to both sides


2x-x=3%2B4 Subtract x from both sides


x=3%2B4 Combine like terms on the left side


x=7 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=7