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Solve: 3(2x-5) +2x+3=1

User Tsurantino
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Answer:

x =
(13)/(8)

Explanation:

3(2x - 5) + 2x + 3 = 1 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

6x - 15 + 2x + 3 = 1

8x - 12 = 1 ( add 12 to both sides )

8x = 13 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x =
(13)/(8)

User JoshSchlesinger
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Answer:

Explanation:

3(2x-5) +2x+3=1 Distribute the 3

6x-15+2x+3=1 Combine like terms

8x-12=1 Add 12 to 1

8x=-12 Divide by 8

x=13/8

User Ginna
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