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What value of x makes the equation 3(x-6) -8 = -2+5(2x+1
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What value of x makes the equation 3(x-6) -8 = -2+5(2x+1

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Answer:

-29/7 =x

Explanation:

3(x-6) -8 = -2+5(2x+1)

Distribute

3x-18-8 = -2 +10x+5

Combine like terms

3x-26 = 10x+3

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-3x-26 = 10x-3x+3

-26 = 7x+3

Subtract 3 from each

-26-3 = 7x +3-3

-29 = 7x

Divide each side by 7

-29/7 = 7x/7

-29/7 =x

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