5x + 2x - 6 = -2x + 2
Collect terms: 7x - 6 = -2x + 2
Add 2x to each side: 9x - 6 = 2
Add 6 to each side: 9x = 8
Divide by 9: x = 8/9
Faith M.
asked • 07/24/18Simplify the given equation. 5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1)
distributive property
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