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Does 5x-1=3(x+11) have one solution

User Gazreese
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Answer:

x=17

Explanation:

5x-1=3x+33

5x-3x=33+1

2x=34

x=34/2

x=17

just 1 solution

User Justin Kominar
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Answer:

x=17

Explanation:

Distributive property: A(B+C)=AB+AC

Expand.

3(x+11)=3x+33

5x-1=3x+33

Add by 1 from both sides of equation.

5x-1+1=3x+33+1

Simplify.

5x=3x+34

Subtract by 3x from both sides of equation.

5x-3x=3x+34-3x

Simplify.

2x=34

Divide by 2 from both sides of equation.

2x/2=34/2

Simplify, to find the answer.

34/2=17

x=17 is the correct answer.

I hope this helps you, and have a wonderful day!

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