Question

5. – X – 3 = 2x – 6
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Answer 1

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-x - 3 = 2x - 6

Begin by adding x to both sides:

-x + x - 3 = 2x + x - 6

-3 = 3x - 6

Add 6 to both sides:

-3 + 6 = 3x - 6 + 6

3 = 3x

Divide both sides by 3:

3/3 = 3x/3

x = 1.