SOLUTION: Solve the equation 3(2x-1)=15 with a justification for each step

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Question 552651: Solve the equation 3(2x-1)=15 with a justification for each step
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%282x-1%29=15 Start with the given equation.


6x-3=15 Distribute.


6x=15%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


6x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3