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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$5x-2=6x-4$$

Solve for x

$x=2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $6x$ from both sides.

$$5x-2-6x=-4$$

Combine $5x$ and $-6x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-2=-4$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$-x=-4+2$$

Add $-4$ and $2$ to get $-2$.

$$-x=-2$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=2$$