SOLUTION: 5x-3(2x+3) = -2x-3

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Question 924995: 5x-3(2x+3) = -2x-3
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5x-3%282x%2B3%29=-2x-3 Start with the given equation.


5x-6x-9=-2x-3 Distribute.


-x-9=-2x-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-2x-3%2B9 Add 9 to both sides.


-x%2B2x=-3%2B9 Add 2x to both sides.


x=-3%2B9 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6

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