I am struggling in a beginning algebra class with linear equations.
Could someone let me know if this equation is solved correctly? My problem seems to be when to add or subtract after combining like terms and how to make sure the x is to the left.
2(x - 3) - 3(x + 5) = 3(x - 2) - 7
2x - 6 - 3x + 15 = 3x - 6 - 7
2x + -3 + 15 = 3x + 13
-8x + 15 = 3x + 13
3x 3x
-8x 16
15
X = 1
Could someone let me know if this equation is solved correctly? My problem seems to be when to add or subtract after combining like terms and how to make sure the x is to the left.
2(x - 3) - 3(x + 5) = 3(x - 2) - 7
2x - 6 - 3x + 15 = 3x - 6 - 7
2x + -3 + 15 = 3x + 13
-8x + 15 = 3x + 13
3x 3x
-8x 16
15
X = 1