Solve: 2x-3 = 5(x + 6)

2x - 3 = 5(x + 6)

2x - 3 = 5x + 30

-33 = 3x

x = -11

x= -11

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Expand and distribute.  

2x - 3 = 5x + 30

2.  Subtract 2x from both sides.

2x - 3 = 5x + 30

-2x        -2x

    -3 =  3x + 30

4 Subtract 30 from both sides.

-3 =  3x + 30

-30           -30

-33 = 3x      

6. Divide both sides by 33.

-33/3 = 3x/3

-11 = x

7. Switch sides

x = -11

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