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If 3(x - 2) = 6x + 5 what is the value of x

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Answer:

x = - 11/3

Explanation:

3( x-2) = 6x + 5

delete the paréntheses

move the terms

3x-6x=6+5

3x-6x=5+6

calculate

divide the sides

-3x = 11

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