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  • 25-10-2017
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What is the value of X?
3 (x - 2) + 5x = 18

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Аноним Аноним
  • 25-10-2017
Multiply everything in the parenthesis by 3.

3x - 6 + 5x = 18

Combine like terms.

8x - 6 = 18

Add 6 to both sides.

8x = 24

Divide both sides by 8.

x = 3

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carlinmartin carlinmartin
  • 25-10-2017
3x - 6 (distribute the 3 to each item in ()
3x - 6 + 5x = 18
8x - 6 = 18 combine like terms
     +6    =6
8x = 24
__    __
8      8
x = 3
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