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What value of x statisfies the equation 2x+5+3x=25

User Jzhinga
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20 because if you multiply all of these you get the answer! :)
User RecencyEffect
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Answer:

Combine like terms

5x + 5 = 25

5x = 20

Divide by 5 to get x alone

x = 4

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