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2x divided by 5 equal x plus six?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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2x/5 = x+6

Multiply all terms by 5 to eradicate the fraction:

2x = 5x+30

Collect like terms noting the change in the + and - sign:

2x-5x = 30

-3x = 30

Divide both sides of the equation by -3 to find the value of x:

x = -10

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