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4-32.
For each equation below, solve for x. Check your solution, if possible, and show all work. Homework Help ✎
3x − 6 + 1 = − 2x − 5 + 5x
−2x − 5 = 2 − 4x − (x − 1)
Combine like terms.
3x − 5 = 3x − 5
Add 5 to both sides.
3x − 5 = 3x − 5
+5 +5
3x = 3x
Since 3x is always equal to 3x, any number makes this statement true.
Follow the steps in part (a).