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Solve: 5(x + 3) = 2x -3
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Solve: 5(x + 3) = 2x -3

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5(x+3)=2x-3

we need to isolate x

first solve the parenthesis


5x+15=2x-3

now solve x


\begin{gathered} 5x-2x=-3-15 \\ 3x=-18 \\ x=-(18)/(3) \\ x=-6 \end{gathered}

the value of x is -6

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