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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$2x-1=3x-4$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $3x$ from both sides.

$$2x-1-3x=-4$$

Combine $2x$ and $-3x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-1=-4$$

Add $1$ to both sides.

$$-x=-4+1$$

Add $-4$ and $1$ to get $-3$.

$$-x=-3$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=3$$