Answer
x=-2
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
-(3x-5)-(2x-6)+1=-5(x-1)-(3x+2)+3
Distribute
-3x+5-2x+6+1=-5x+5-3x-2+3
Combine like terms
-5x+12=-8x+6
Add 8 and subtract 12 from both sides
3x=-6
Divide both sides by 3
x=-2
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 56: 61
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