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Wht is the answer to this equation 5(x-6)=2(x+3)

User Joonazan
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Step 1:

5 ( x - 6 ) = 2 ( x + 3 ) Equation

Step 2:

5x - 30 = 2x + 6 Multiply

Step 3:

3x - 30 = 6 Subtract 2x on both sides

Step 4:

3x = 36 Add 30 on both sides

Step 5:

x = 36 รท 3 Divide

Answer:

x = 12

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