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What is the solution to the equation?
5(x - 2) - 3x = 6x + 26​

User Kfuglsang
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The answer is -9

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User Jawad Fadel
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Answer is -9

5(x-2)-3x=6x+26

or,5x-10-3x=6x+26

or,5x-3x-10=6x+26

or,2x-10=6x+26

or,2x-6x=26+10

or,-4x=36

or,x=36/-4

or,x=-9 proved

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