How do you solve #3( x - 2) = x + 10#?

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Jade
Oct 20, 2016

#x=16/3 or 5.33#

Explanation:

Distribute the #3# throughout the set of parenthesis on the left

#3x-6=x+10#

Begin to isolate #x# by adding #2# on both sides of the equation

#3x=16#

Isolate #x# by dividing both sides of the equation by #3#

#x=16/3 or 5.33#

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