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1-3(x-5)=5x-12/2


solve this equation​

User GPX
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Answer and Step-by-step explanation:


The~answer~you~should~be~getting~is :
x=(11)/(4)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation:


1+(-3)(x)+(-3)(-5)=5x+-6
(Distribute)


1+-3x+15=5x+-6


(-3x)+(1+15)=5x-6
(Combine~the~like~terms)


-3x+16=5x-6

Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides:


-3x+16=5x=5x-6-5x


-8x+16=-6

Step 3: Subtract 16 from both sides:


-8x+16-16=-6-16


-8x=-22

Step 4: Divide both sides by -8:


(-8x)/(-8) (-22)/(-8)


x=(11)/(4)

Answer is :
x=(11)/(4)

User Zavr
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Answer:

x= 1/3

Explanation:

simplify so you can isolate x quicker: 2x-5=5x-6

subtract 2x from both sides: -5=3x-6

add 6 to both sides: 1=3x

divide both side by the 3 to isolate x: 1/3=x

User Steve Vinoski
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