If 3x + a = 5x + b solve the equation for x

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Answer:

(a-b)/2

Explanation:

isolate x and then divide:

3x+a=5x+b

3x=5x-a+b

-2x=-a+b

x=a=(a-b)/2

George Smith answered Jun 2, 2020

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