SOLUTION: Simplify the given equation. 5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1)

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Question 593519: Simplify the given equation.


5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B2%28x-3%29=-2%28x-1%29 Start with the given equation.


5x%2B2x-6=-2x%2B2 Distribute.


7x-6=-2x%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


7x=-2x%2B2%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


7x%2B2x=2%2B6 Add 2x to both sides.


9x=2%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


9x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%289%29 Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8%2F9