solve the equation :

5x-2(3-x)=-(4-x)
show how you got the answer!!!

4 answers

Get rid of parentheses.

5x - 6 + 2x = x - 4

Combine terms.

6x = 2

Cn you take from here?
noooooo!
6x = 2 means that some number times 6 is 2.

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6x = 2
You want to know 1x (not 6x); therefore, divide both sides by 6
6x/6 = 2/6
x = 1/3