Answer
x = $\frac{3}{2}$
Work Step by Step
5(2x - 1) - 2(3x) = 1
Apply distributive property:
5(2x) + 5(-1) - 2(3x) = 1
Simplify:
10x - 5 - 6x = 1
4x - 5 = 1
Add 5 to both sides:
4x = 6
Divide both sides by 4:
x = 6/4 = $\frac{3}{2}$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 118: 7
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