Question 676378
Distribute the 3
3(2x) + 3(-5) = 8x - 9
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6x - 15 = 8x - 9
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Group like terms
{{{6x - cross(15) + cross(15) - highlight(8x) = cross(8x) - 9 - cross(8x) + highlight(15)}}}
6x - 8x = -9 + 15
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combine like terms
-2x = 6
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Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x
{{{cross(-2)x/cross(-2) = 6/highlight(-2)}}}
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{{{highlight_green(x = -3)}}}
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