How to solve 3(x-47)=x-23

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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$$3(x-47)=x-23$$

Solve for x

$x=59$

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Use the distributive property to multiply $3$ by $x-47$.

$$3x-141=x-23$$

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$3x-141-x=-23$$

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

$$2x-141=-23$$

Add $141$ to both sides.

$$2x=-23+141$$

Add $-23$ and $141$ to get $118$.

$$2x=118$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{118}{2}$$

Divide $118$ by $2$ to get $59$.

$$x=59$$

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