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  • 23-11-2020
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Solve the following:
3x + 7 = 5x - 1
X =

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  • 23-11-2020

Answer:

x= 4

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 7 = 5x - 1

combine the like numbers: add 1 to the other side, isolating 5x

3x + 8 = 5x

Subtract 3x from 5x, isolating 8

8 = 2x

divide

4 = x

Check if it works

3(4) + 7 = 5(4) - 1

19 = 19

Yes, it is correct

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