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Is x = 6 a solution to the equation 5(x - 3) = x + 13?

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1. Rewrite the equation 5(x - 3) = x + 13 with 6 substituted for x. Write a
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equation is true.
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Is x = 6 a solution to the equation 5(x - 3) = x + 13? Follow the steps to find out-example-1
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5(6-3)?= 6+13 Times by 5 and add or take away each side

30-15?= 19. take away

15=19 meaning x=6 is not correct

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