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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$3\ x+1=2x-10$$

Solve for x

$x=-11$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2x$ from both sides.

$$3x+1-2x=-10$$

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

$$x+1=-10$$

Subtract $1$ from both sides.

$$x=-10-1$$

Subtract $1$ from $-10$ to get $-11$.

$$x=-11$$