SOLUTION: Solve for x in these equations. Verify the solutions. 18-(x+3)-2x=4+(x-5)

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Question 14947: Solve for x in these equations. Verify the solutions.

18-(x+3)-2x=4+(x-5)
Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
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18-(x+3)-2x=4+(x-5)
18-x-3-2x=4+x-5
18-3-x-2x=x+4-5
15-3x=x-1
15+1=x+3x
16=4x -------->Divide by 4
4=x
Thus, the solution is x = 4
OK