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How do i solve this math problem 5x+2=3(x-1)

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first distribute the 3 in 3(x-1)
3 times x and 3 times -1
this should get you 3x-3

that leaves the equation 5x+2=3x-3

Now you want to move the x’s to the same side. To move the 3x to the other said you would subtract it from the 5x

this leaves 2x+2=-3

Then you move the 2 to the other side. Like before you do the opposite and subtract 2 from -3

You’re equation should now be 2x = -5

The final step is to sepate the 2 from x. To do that you would divide by 2 on both sides of the equation.

This gives you the answer x= - 2/5 or -0.4
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