Can you tell me how to solve these Algebra equations?

Question

1.) 5(x - 2) = 6(2x + 1) 

2.) 6(x - 2) - 3(x + 1) = 4(3 + 2) 

I keep getting stuck on these two problems.How do I solve them?

Answer 1

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Step 1: 

The Algebraic expression is .

Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b + c) = ab + ac.

Subtract 5x from each side.

Cancel common terms.

Subtract 6 from each side.

Cancel common terms.

Divide each side by 7.

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Solution :

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Answer 2

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The Algebraic expression is .

Distribute terms using distributive property : a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Add 15 to each side.

Cancel common terms.

Divide each side by 3.

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Solution :

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