Question

What is the solution to the equation 5 (x minus 6) = 2 (x + 3)?


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Answer 1

\[5(x - 6) = 2(x + 3)\]
Distribute on both sides
\[5x - 30 = 2x + 6\]
Add 30 to both sides
\[5x = 2x + 36\]
Subtract 2x from both sides
\[3x = 36\]
Divide both sides by 3
\[x = 12\]

Answer 2

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