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What is the solution of 3(x-1)=2x+5

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3(x-1)=2x+5
3x-3=2x+5
3x-2x=3+5
x=8
User Kwiksilver
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3( x - 1 ) = 2 x + 5

Expand 3(x-1) :

3*x - 3 x 1

3 x - 3 = 2 x + 5

Add 3 both sides :

3 x - 3 + 3 = 2 x + 5 + 3

3 x = 2 x + 8

3x - 2 x = 8

x = 8

hope this helps!



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