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  • 14-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x:
5 + 3x = 8x - 15

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Alycia07
Alycia07 Alycia07
  • 14-06-2021

Answer:

collect like terms

5+15=8x-3x

20=5x

x=4

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 14-06-2021

Answer:

4 =x

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 3x = 8x - 15

Subtract 3x from each side

5 + 3x-3x = 8x-3x - 15

5 = 5x -15

Add 15 to each side

5+15 = 5x -15+15

20 = 5x

Divide each side by 5

20/5 = 5x/5

4 =x

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