SOLUTION: 5x-(2x+2)=x+(3x-5) Could you help me to solve this problem? Thank you

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Question 78932: 5x-(2x+2)=x+(3x-5)
Could you help me to solve this problem?
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-(2x+2)=x+(3x-5)
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5x-2x-2=x+3x-5
3x-2=4x-5
Subtract 3x from both sides;Add 5 to both sides
x=3
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Cheers,
Stan H.