SOLUTION: 6x-2=x+13

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Question 129015This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: 6x-2=x+13 This question is from textbook Algebra 1

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6x-2=x%2B13 Start with the given equation



6x=x%2B13%2B2Add 2 to both sides


6x-x=13%2B2 Subtract x from both sides


5x=13%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side


5x=15 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2815%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



x=3 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=3