SOLUTION: Could you please explain to me how I could solve this equation. 2(x+3)=5(x-1). Thank you in advance.

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Question 398685: Could you please explain to me how I could solve this equation. 2(x+3)=5(x-1). Thank you in advance.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x%2B3%29=5%28x-1%29 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B6=5x-5 Distribute.


2x=5x-5-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


2x-5x=-5-6 Subtract 5x from both sides.


-3x=-5-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=-11 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-11%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=11%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11%2F3


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