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Solve the equation
a,5x-1=2(x-11)
b,
(x+4)/(2) -(x-1)/(3)=1

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Answers & Explanations:

5x-1=2(x-11)

5x-1=2x-22

3x-1=-22

3x=-21

x=-21/3

x=-7


(x+4)/(2)-
(x-1)/(3)=1


(3x+12)/(6)-
(2x-2)/(6)=1


(3x+12-(2x-2))/(6)=1


(3x+12-2x+2)/(6)=1


(x+14)/(6)=1

x+14=6

x=6-14

x=-8

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