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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$6x-2=7x-8$$

Solve for x

$x=6$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $7x$ from both sides.

$$6x-2-7x=-8$$

Combine $6x$ and $-7x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-2=-8$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$-x=-8+2$$

Add $-8$ and $2$ to get $-6$.

$$-x=-6$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=6$$