SOLUTION: -3( x-5 ) - 8x = -3x-15+ 2x

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Question 619928: -3( x-5 ) - 8x = -3x-15+ 2x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3%28x-5%29-8x=-3x-15%2B2x Start with the given equation.


-3x%2B15-8x=-3x-15%2B2x Distribute.


-11x%2B15=-3x-15%2B2x Combine like terms on the left side.


-11x%2B15=-x-15 Combine like terms on the right side.


-11x=-x-15-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.


-11x%2Bx=-15-15 Add x to both sides.


-10x=-15-15 Combine like terms on the left side.


-10x=-30 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-30%29%2F%28-10%29 Divide both sides by -10 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3