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What is the solution to the equation 5(x-3) = 2(x+3)?

1 answer:

8 0

Answer:
x = 7

General Formulas and Concepts:
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step-by-Step Explanation:
Step 1: Define
5(x - 3) = 2(x + 3)

Step 2: Solve for x
1. Distribute: 5x - 15 = 2x + 6
2. Subtract 2x on both sides: 3x - 15 = 6
3. Add 15 on both sides: 3x = 21
4. Divide both sides by 3: x = 7

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