SOLUTION: 6x+2=3x-5

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Question 590849: 6x+2=3x-5
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6x%2B2=3x-5 Start with the given equation.


6x=3x-5-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


6x-3x=-5-2 Subtract 3x from both sides.


3x=-5-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=-7 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-7%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-7%2F3
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