Question 227591
x+2(3x-1)=6x-5

x+6x-2=6x-5

7x-2=6x-5


Subtract 6x from each side:
7x-6x-2=6x-6x-5
x-2=-5


Add +2 to each side:

x-2+2=-5+2
x=-3


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus