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Algebra 1- One Variable Equations Question:
3(x-1)+5x=6(x-2)-3
Okay, I know how to get through most of this equation, but I am finding it difficult to know what I should or shouldn't be subtracting/ adding to the equation to get the variable on one side. If any one could help, that would be greatly appreciated. I am not one of those students looking for just the answer, I know the answer from my text book. Sense this is a practice problem I would like to understand it fully. Thank you for your time, hope you can help! :) Thanks

Answer 1

What did you try?

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

distribute both parenthesis first.

Answer 2

I tried : 3x - 3 + 5x = 6x - 12 -3, I know you are suppose to get the variable to one side, but every time I try deducting or adding it doesn't come out to the answer of x = -6

Answer 3

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

3x-3+5x=6x-12-3

combine like terms

8x-3=6x-15

subtract the 6x

2x-3=-15

add 3

2x=-12

x=-6

Answer 4

Oh, wait now I understand you grouped the like terms: (3x + 5x) - 3 to get 8x - 3.
Thank you; I was so focused on tying to decrease the amount of terms on one side, I totally forgot about needing to group them as well.

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