SOLUTION: trying to help my son on this and struggling. Solve for X 5(x-3) = 3 (x-5) I am not sure how to isolate one X on one side of the equation?

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Question 567317: trying to help my son on this and struggling. Solve for X
5(x-3) = 3 (x-5)
I am not sure how to isolate one X on one side of the equation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x-3) = 3 (x-5)
5x - 15 = 3x - 15
5x = 3x
2x = 0
x = 0