SOLUTION: 3(x+1)-5x=12-(6x-7)

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Question 698098: 3(x+1)-5x=12-(6x-7)
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3%28x%2B1%29-5x=12-%286x-7%29 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B3-5x=12-6x%2B7 Distribute.


-2x%2B3=12-6x%2B7 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x%2B3=-6x%2B19 Combine like terms on the right side.


-2x=-6x%2B19-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


-2x%2B6x=19-3 Add 6x to both sides.


4x=19-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2816%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4