SOLUTION: simplify 6(7+x)=5x

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Question 685437: simplify 6(7+x)=5x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%287%2Bx%29=5x Start with the given equation.


42%2B6x=5x Distribute.


6x=5x-42 Subtract 42 from both sides.


6x-5x=-42 Subtract 5x from both sides.


x=-42 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-42