Question 216019
50-x-(3x+2)=0,,,,,,distribute -(3x+2)  as -1(3x+2)
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50-x-3x-2 = 0,,,,,collect  variables  and  constants
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-4x = -48,,,,,,,,,divide  by  -4
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x= 12
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check,,,50-(12)-{3(12)+2} =0
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50-12-38 = 0
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0=0,,,,ok