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I need help with number 5

I need help with number 5-example-1

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Answer:

-6 is the answer.

Explanation:

4x - 5 = x - 23

or, 4x - x = -23 + 5

or, 3x = -18

or, x = -18/3

therefore, x = -6

User Rowno
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Answer:

the answer is (3)

Explanation:

4x - 5 = x - 23

i) bring -5 to the right-hand side and change its sign

4x = x - 23 + 5

ii) calculate the value

4x = x - 18

iii) bring x to the left-hand side and change its sign

4x - x = -18

iv) calculate the value

3x = -18

v) divide both sides of the equation by 3


(3x)/(3) = ( - 18)/(3)


x = - 6

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