dannyacaldera08 dannyacaldera08
  • 20-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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3 ( x - 4) - 5 = x -3

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SmartLikeSherlock
SmartLikeSherlock SmartLikeSherlock
  • 20-07-2021
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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 20-07-2021

Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3(x - 4) - 5 = x - 3 ← distribute parenthesis on left side and simplify

3x - 12 - 5 = x - 3

3x - 17 = x - 3 ( subtract x from both sides )

2x - 17 = - 3 ( add 17 to both sides )

2x = 14 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 7

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