Question

Simplify 5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1)

Answer 1

7x-6=-2x-2 or 5x=4 (depending on how much you have to simplify)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x=8/9

Explanation:

5x+2(x-3)=-2(x-1)

1) Distribute 2 to x and -3:

5x+2x-6=-2(x-1)

2) Distribute -2 to x and -1:

5x+2x-6=-2x+2

3) Combine alike terms:

7x-6=-2x+2

4) Add 2x to both sides:

9x-6=2

5) Add 6 to both sides:

9x=8

6) Divide both sides by 9:

x=8/9