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Solve the equation 3(x+2)=5(x-2)​

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11 votes

Answer:

8

Explanation:

3x+6=5x-10

6=2x-10

2x=16

x=8

User Eric Mill
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Answer:

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

3x + 6 = 5x - 10

-2x = - 16

minus,minus cancel

x = 16/2

x = 8

User Amir Rezaei
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