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For the equation, 2x + 6 = 3x - 10, what is the solution

User Razinar
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Answer: x=16

Explanation:


2x+6=3x-10

Subtract 6 on both sides


2x+6-6=3x-10-6


2x=3x-16

Subtract 3x on both sides


2x-3x=3x-16-3x


-x=-16

Divide -1 on both sides


(-x)/(-1)=(-16)/(-1)


x=16

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