Solve for X:
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Solve for X:
To solve the equation , we will simplify both sides and solve for step-by-step:
Step 1: Distribute Constants inside Parentheses
Apply the distributive property to simplify each group:
- becomes .
- becomes .
Resulting Equation:
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Step 2: Combine Like Terms
Combine and , and and :
- .
- .
The equation is now: .
Step 3: Isolate the Variable
Subtract from both sides to get the -terms on one side:
.
This simplifies to .
Step 4: Solve for
Add 62 to both sides to isolate the term with :
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Now, divide by 6 to solve for :
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Therefore, .
Solve for X:
\( x - 3 + 5 = 8 - 2 \)
When you distribute a negative number, it changes the sign of every term inside! So -6 × 7 = -42 and -6 × (-x) = +6x. Remember: negative times negative equals positive.
Organize by variable terms and constants separately. Write: 5x + 6x = 11x, then -20 - 42 = -62. This gives you .
Not all equations have integer solutions! is the exact answer. Decimals and fractions are perfectly valid solutions.
Absolutely! You could subtract 11x from both sides to get , then divide by -6. You'll get the same answer: .
Substitute back into the original equation: . This gives , and ✓
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