Question 269930
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{{{-2x+3=x-51}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x=x-51-3}}} Subtract 3 from both sides.



{{{-2x-x=-51-3}}} Subtract x from both sides.



{{{-3x=-51-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-3x=-54}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-54)/(-3)}}} Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.



{{{x=18}}} Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is {{{x=18}}}