5 (x minus 6) = 2 (x + 3)?

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Answer:

Explanation:

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

multiply

5*x and 5*6. 2*x and 2*3

5x-30=2x+6

minus 5x and 2x

3x-30=6

add 30 to 6

3x=36

divide both sides by 3 and the 3x cancels so 36÷3

x=12

Qwurticus answered Feb 27, 2021

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