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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$X-8=2X-11$$

Solve for X

$X=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $2X$ from both sides.

$$X-8-2X=-11$$

Combine $X$ and $-2X$ to get $-X$.

$$-X-8=-11$$

Add $8$ to both sides.

$$-X=-11+8$$

Add $-11$ and $8$ to get $-3$.

$$-X=-3$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$X=3$$