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Question 18. (total 5pts) Solve the linear equation: 5(x−3)+2x+5=4+3(x−2)−12

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Answer:

x = - 1

Explanation:

5(x - 3) + 2x + 5 = 4 + 3(x - 2) - 12 ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

5x - 15 + 2x + 5 = 4 + 3x - 6 - 12 ← collect like terms on both sides

7x - 10 = 3x - 14 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

4x - 10 = - 14 ( add 10 to both sides )

4x = - 4 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = - 1

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