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12. Is 3 a solution to the equation 3x - 5
= 4 + 2x ? Explain
I

User Teila
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3x-5=4+2x
= 3x-5 + 5= 4 + 2x
= 3x = 4+ 2x
= 3x/2x = 4 + 2x/2x
= X = 4
User Nathan Arthur
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

3x-5= 4+2x

Or, x=4+5

x=9

User Charith Jayasanka
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