How to solve 2x - 18 = 3 - 5x

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2x-18=3-5x$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

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Add $5x$ to both sides.

$$2x-18+5x=3$$

Combine $2x$ and $5x$ to get $7x$.

$$7x-18=3$$

Add $18$ to both sides.

$$7x=3+18$$

Add $3$ and $18$ to get $21$.

$$7x=21$$

Divide both sides by $7$.

$$x=\frac{21}{7}$$

Divide $21$ by $7$ to get $3$.

$$x=3$$

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