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ALGEBRA NEED HELP /:-example-1
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Answer:

b. -3

Explanation:

Cross multiply

5x = 3(x - 2)

Distributive property

5x = 3x - 6

Subtract 3x from both sides

2x = -6

Divide both sides by 2

x = -3

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