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6(x+1)/5=5x-3 help please?

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Actually this is how you do it. Simple Algebra. I hope this helps
6(x+1)/5=5x-3 help please?-example-1
User Andrew Tetlaw
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First, multiply each side by 5

6(x+1) = 25x-15

distribute the 6

6x+6=25x-15

put the x's on the same side and the other numbers on the opposite side

21=19x

Divide by 19 to isolate the x

21/19=x
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