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I have to solve for x

I have to solve for x-example-1
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Multiply the denominator of -2 to the other side. So, it will be -2(x-1)/-3.

Do the same thing with -3. So, it will be -3 (x-5).

Then, you come up with:

- 2x + 2 = - 3x + 15
Add 3x to make it:

x + 2 = 15
Then, subtract 15 by 2, which will give you:


x = 13
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