SOLUTION: What is the solution set for this equation? 5x-(2x-4)=19. please help?

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Question 612796: What is the solution set for this equation? 5x-(2x-4)=19. please help?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-%282x-4%29=19 Start with the given equation.


5x-2x%2B4=19 Distribute.


3x%2B4=19 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=19-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2815%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5

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