5x-3=2(x-6) i got -3 when i solved it but when i check my work its not correct what am i doing wrong?

Answer 1

5x-3=2(x-6)

5x - 3 = 2x - 12

3x = -9

x = -3

CHECK:

(5 * -3) - 3 = (2 * -3) - 12
-15 - 3 = -6 -12
-18 = -18

You're right. x = -3

Answer 2

thank you

Answer 3

You're welcome.