SOLUTION: 6x-2=x+13

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Question 522483: 6x-2=x+13
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6x-2=x%2B13 Start with the given equation.


6x=x%2B13%2B2 Add 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 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3


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