Question 149930
# 1



{{{-3(x+5)+3=12}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-3x-15+3=12}}} Distribute.



{{{-3x-12=12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=12+12}}} Add {{{12}}} to both sides.



{{{-3x=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(24)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-8}}} 



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# 2



{{{(2/3)x+(1/6)x=2}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{6((2/cross(3))x+(1/cross(6))x)=6(2)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{6}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{4x+x=12}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{5x=12}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(12)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=12/5}}}