Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 53: 2

Answer

x=6

Work Step by Step

-5 + 3(x + 5) = 2(3x - 4) Expand 3(x + 5) = 3x + 15 Expand 2(3x - 4) = 6x - 8 Rewrite the equation: -5 +3x + 15 = 6x - 8 Simplify: 3x + 10 = 6x - 8 Subtract 10 to both sides: 3x + 10 - 10 = 6x - 8 - 10 3x = 6x - 18 Simplify: 3x = 18 Divide both sides by 3: x = 6
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