SOLUTION: 5(2x-2)=9(x+3)

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Question 278249: 5(2x-2)=9(x+3)
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%282x-2%29=9%28x%2B3%29 Start with the given equation.



10x-10=9x%2B27 Distribute.



10x=9x%2B27%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.



10x-9x=27%2B10 Subtract 9x from both sides.



x=27%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side.



x=37 Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=37


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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5(2x-2)=9(x+3)
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10x -10 = 9x + 27
x = 37
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