SOLUTION: Hi, I'm stuck on this problem can I have a tutor help me please. 6-3x=5x-2 Thank you!!

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Question 368922: Hi,
I'm stuck on this problem can I have a tutor help me please.
6-3x=5x-2

Thank you!!
Answer by lefty4ever26(59) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming you are solving for x.
6-3x+5x-2 Add 3x to both sides.
6=8x-2 Add 2 to both sides.
8=8x Divide by 8 on both sides
1=x
So x=1.