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Solve

44 = 2(3x - 5)

User Nick Cox
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6x-10=44
-10. -10
6x=34
/6 /6
X=5.67
User Sagar Pilkhwal
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

44 = 2(3x − 5)

44 = (2)(3x) + (2)(−5) (Distribute)

44 = 6x + −10

44 = 6x − 10

Step 2: Flip the equation.

6x − 10 = 44

Step 3: Add 10 to both sides.

6x − 10 + 10 = 44 + 10

6x = 54

Step 4: Divide both sides by 6.


(6x)/(6) = (54)/(6)

x = 9

Hope it helps!!

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