Question 1184428: 5x-(2x-2)=5
How would I solve for x?
Answer by ikleyn(52794)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
I transform EQUIVALENTLY the given equation step by step until getting an answer.
5x - (2x - 2) = 5
5x - 2x + 2 = 5
3x = 5 - 2
3x = 3
x = 3/3 = 1.
ANSWER. x = 1.
CHECK. 5*1 - (2*1 - 2) = 5 - (2-2) = 5 - 0 = 5. ! Correct !
Solved.
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