SOLUTION: Can someone tell me if I did this correctly 3(x-5) + 3x = 4x + 5 I get an answer of x = 10

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Question 38083: Can someone tell me if I did this correctly
3(x-5) + 3x = 4x + 5
I get an answer of x = 10
Answer by junior403(76) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x-5) + 3x = 4x + 5 Answer: x = 10
This seems to be correct.
3(x-5) + 3x = 4x + 5
Distribute...
3x - 15 + 3x = 4x + 5
Combine like terms...
6x - 15 = 4x + 5
Subtract 4x from both sides...
2x - 15 = 5
Add 15 to both sides...
2x = 20
Now divide both sides by 2...
x = 10
Nice Job!
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