Simplify the given equation. 5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1) 7x - 6 = -2x - 2 7x - 6 = -2x + 2 7x - 3 = -2x - 1

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5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1) use distributive property

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

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

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