Solve 5x - 6 = 3x + 7

Rearrange the equation so that both x's are on the same side of the equation, making sure that you change the sign of the number you bring across: 5x - 3x = 7 + 6 Now simplify: 2x = 13 Divide by 2: x = 13/2

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