Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Problem Solving in Geometry - Exercise Set - Page 181: 97

Answer

x=2

Work Step by Step

2(x-3)+5x=8(x-1) 2x-2(3)+5x=8x-8(1) 2x-6+5x=8x-8 7x-6=8x-8 7x-6+8=8x 7x+2=8x 2=8x-7x 2=x x=2
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