SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this algebra problem. 5{X-1}=2{X+3}+2X

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Question 503662: Can you please help me solve this algebra problem.
5{X-1}=2{X+3}+2X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28x-1%29=2%28x%2B3%29%2B2x Start with the given equation.


5x-5=2x%2B6%2B2x Distribute.


5x-5=4x%2B6 Combine like terms on the right side.


5x=4x%2B6%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


5x-4x=6%2B5 Subtract 4x from both sides.


x=6%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=11 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11