SOLUTION: Solve for x in these equations.Verify the solutions. 5(x-3)+2(3-x)=12

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Question 14945: Solve for x in these equations.Verify the solutions.

5(x-3)+2(3-x)=12
Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(x-3)+2(3-x)=12
5%2Ax-5%2A3%2B2%2A3-2%2Ax=12
5x-15+6-2x=12
5x-2x-15+6=12
3x-9=12
3x=12+9
3x=21 ------->Divide by 3
x = 7
OK