SOLUTION: what is the value of x? 6x-10=3x+8

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Question 470058: what is the value of x? 6x-10=3x+8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x-10=3x%2B8 Start with the given equation.


6x=3x%2B8%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


6x-3x=8%2B10 Subtract 3x from both sides.


3x=8%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6