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Part A.

Consider the equation shown.

6 - 2x = 3 = 5x
Solve for x

Select all equations with the same solution set as part A
10-2x=7+5x
6-5x=3+2x
7-3x=4=6x
6x=2x(squared) =3x + 5

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Final answer:

The incorrectly written equation 6 - 2x = 3 = 5x appears to have typos, but if corrected to 6 - 2x = 5x, it can be solved for x, resulting in x = 6/7. We look for other equations that have the same solution set, which requires them to simplify to x = 6/7.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asked to solve for x in the equation 6 - 2x = 3 = 5x. This equation does not seem correct as it has '=' twice; it appears to be a typographical mistake or a mistake in constructing the equation. However, assuming that the correct equation is 6 - 2x = 5x, we can solve for x as follows:

  1. Combine like terms by moving all the x terms to one side: 6 = 5x + 2x.
  2. Simplify the equation: 6 = 7x.
  3. Divide both sides by 7 to solve for x: x = 6/7.

To find equations with the same solution set, we look for equations that when simplified will give us x = 6/7. For example:

  • 10 - 2x = 7 + 5x and
  • 6 - 5x = 3 + 2x

These equations, when solved, will yield the same solution set as x = 6/7 if rewritten without typos or mistakes.

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