SOLUTION: How do I solve and check this linear equation : 5x-3+6(x+1)= -2x+5

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Question 670167: How do I solve and check this linear equation :
5x-3+6(x+1)= -2x+5
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Starting with
5x - 3 + 6(x+1) = -2x+5
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Distribute the 6
5x - 3 + 6x + 6 = -2x + 5
Combine like terms
11x + 3 = -2x + 5
11x + 2x = 5 - 3
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13x = 2
highlight_green%28x+=+2%2F13%29
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Check
5(2/13) - 3 + 6((2/13)+1) = -2(2/13) + 5
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10/13 - 3 + (90/13) = 10/13 - 39/13 + 90/13 = 61/13
-4/13 + 5 = -4/13 + 65/13 = `61/13
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