SOLUTION: Help me solve 3(x-1)-5x = 12-(6x-7)

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Question 620939: Help me solve 3(x-1)-5x = 12-(6x-7)
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3%28x-1%29-5x=12-%286x-7%29 Start with the given equation.


3x-3-5x=12-6x%2B7 Distribute.


-2x-3=12-6x%2B7 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x-3=-6x%2B19 Combine like terms on the right side.


-2x=-6x%2B19%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


-2x%2B6x=19%2B3 Add 6x to both sides.


4x=19%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=22 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2822%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=11%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11%2F2