How do you solve #-2(x+1)=3x-147#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-28T05:47:10

#x = 29#

#-2(x+1)=3x-147#

Apply BODMAS rule and transposition method to isolate #x#

#-2x-2=3x-147#

#-2x-3x =-147+2#

#-5x = -145#

#x = -145/-5#

#x = 29#