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Solve for x: 1/2(6x - 10) = 2x - 7
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Solve for x: 1/2(6x - 10) = 2x - 7

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

1/2(6x - 10) = 2x - 7

Distribute

3x - 5 = 2x - 7

Subtract 2x from each side

3x-2x -5 = 2x-2x-7

x-5 = -7

Add 5 to each side

x-5+5 = -7+5

x = -2

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