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6(2x-3) = 4 - 5(×-5)​

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Answer: x = 2
(13)/(17)

Explanation:

6( 2x - 3) = 4 - 5 ( x - 5 )

Expanding the bracket , we have

12x - 18 = 4 - 5x + 25

12x - 18 = 29 - 5x

Add 5x to both sides

12x + 5x - 18 = 29

17x - 18 = 29

Add 18 to both sides

17x = 29 + 18

17x = 47

divide through by 17

x = 47/17

x = 2
(13)/(17)

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