25-10-2017
Mathematics

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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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