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Help help help math math-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

User Mrt
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Start by multiplying 3 on both sides, then distributing

(3) 5(x-2)/3 = -x +2 (3)
5(x-2) = -x + 2 (3)

5(x-2)= -3x+6
5x - 10 = -3x+6

Then add 10 on both sides

5x-10=-3x+6
+10 +10

5x=-3x+16

Then add 3x on both sides, then divide by 8 to find x

5x=-3x+16
+3x +3x

8x=16
8x/8= 16/8
x = 2

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