Question

Solve for x. 3x + 5 = 23​

Answer 1

the answer is

x is 6

Answer 2

[|] Answer [|]

`\boxed{X \ = \ 6}`

[|] Explanation [|]

3x + 5 = 23

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Subtract 5 From Both Sides:

3x + 5 - 5 = 23 - 5

Simplify:

3x = 18

Divide Both Sides By 3:

`(3x)/(3) \ = \ (18)/(3)`

Simplify:

X = 6

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Substitute 6 For X:

3 * 6 + 5 = 23

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3 * 6 = 18

18 + 5 = 23

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