Q. Solve for x and write your answer in simplest form.53(−32x−5)=−53x+2(x+3)Answer: x=
Write Equation: Write down the equation.(53)(−(32)x−5)=−(53)x+2(x+3)
Distribute Left Side: Distribute the (3/5) on the left side of the equation.(3/5)⋅(−(2/3)x)+(3/5)⋅(−5)=−(3/5)x+2(x+3)
Simplify Left Side: Simplify the left side of the equation.−52x−3=−53x+2x+6
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms by moving all terms involving x to one side and constants to the other side.Add 53x to both sides and subtract 2x from both sides.−52x+53x+2x=6+3
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by combining like terms. 51x+2x=9
Convert to Fractions: Convert 2x to a fraction with a denominator of 5 to combine with (51)x. (51)x+(510)x=9
Combine X Terms: Combine the x terms.(511)x=9
Solve for x: Solve for x by multiplying both sides by the reciprocal of (511).x=9×(115)
Simplify Right Side: Simplify the right side of the equation. x=1145
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