What value of x will make the equation below true? 2x=5x−6

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Tim L asked Feb 21, 2022

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What value of x will make the equation below true?
2x=5x−6

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Answer:

x=2

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

2x = 5x-6

Subtract 5x from each side

2x-5x = 5x-6-5x

-3x = -6

Divide by -3

-3x/-3 = -6/-3

x = 2

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