SOLUTION: how to solve 5(x+3)+9=3(x-2)+6

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Question 897220: how to solve 5(x+3)+9=3(x-2)+6
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5%28x%2B3%29%2B9=3%28x-2%29%2B6 Start with the given equation.


5x%2B15%2B9=3x-6%2B6 Distribute.


5x%2B24=3x-6%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x%2B24=3x Combine like terms on the right side.


5x=3x-24 Subtract 24 from both sides.


5x-3x=-24 Subtract 3x from both sides.


2x=-24 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-24%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=-12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-12