Start by distributing the 3:
(3)(x)+(3)(−2)=22-x
Now we have:
3x−6=−x+22
Add x to both sides:
Add x to both sides.
3x−6+x=−x+22+x
Now we have:4x−6=22
Add 6 to both sides:
Add x to both sides.
3x−6+x=−x+22+x
4x−6+6=22+6
Now we have
4x=28
Divide both sides by 4
x=7
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