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5.(x+3) = 2x-3 Help pls

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Explanation:

5(X+3) =2X_3

Expand the brackets

5X + 15 = 2X _ 3

CLT(Collect like terms)

5X_2X= _3 _ 15

3X = _ 18

DBS( Divide both sides) by 3

3X/ 3 = _18 / 3

X = _9

User JayWHY
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Answer:

x= -6

Explanation:

5.(x+3) = 2x-3

5x+15=2x-3

5x-2x+15=-3

5x-2x=-3-15

3x=-3-15

3x=-18

x=-6

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