SOLUTION: Solve 2(3-x)=8-3(x+1)

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Question 282539: Solve 2(3-x)=8-3(x+1)
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2%283-x%29=8-3%28x%2B1%29 Start with the given equation.



6-2x=8-3x-3 Distribute.



6-2x=-3x%2B5 Combine like terms on the right side.



-2x=-3x%2B5-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.



-2x%2B3x=5-6 Add 3x to both sides.



x=5-6 Combine like terms on the left side.



x=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1