SOLUTION: Please show how to do this problem 3x+6=2x-5 and 8x-6=-4+3 Thanks J

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Question 15776: Please show how to do this problem

3x+6=2x-5 and
8x-6=-4+3
Thanks J
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+6=2x-5
First of all subtract 6 and 2x from both sides;
3x+6-6-2x=2x-5-6-2x
3x-2x=-5-6
x=-11
8x-6=-4+3
Lets first add -4+3=-1
So we have;
8x-6=-1
Now add 6 to both sides;
8x-6+6=-1+6
8x=5
Now divide both sides by 8;
8x%2F8=5%2F8
x=5%2F8
Hope you get it
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