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Solve the equation. x−5(x−1)=x−(2x−3)

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Answer:

x = 2/3

Explanation:

x − 5(x − 1) = x − 2x + 3

−5 (x − 1) = −2x + 3

−5x + 5 = −2x + 3

5 = −2x + 3 + 5x

5 = 3x + 3

5 − 3 = 3x

2 = 3x

2/3 = x

x = 2/3

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