Question 197287


{{{5x-3(x-4)=18}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x-3x+12=18}}} Distribute.



{{{2x+12=18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=18-12}}} Subtract {{{12}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(6)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3}}}