Question

20x+5 and 24x-1 what is x
they are should equal the same number when u find x and plug em in

Answer 1

1) x = 1.5

2) 20x + 5 = 35

3) 24x + 1 = 37

Answer 2

x = 1.5; 20x + 5 = 35; 24x + 1 = 37;

Explanation:

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1) 20x + 5 = 24x - 1

2) 20x + 6 = 24x

3) 6 = 4x

4) x = 1.5

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20x + 5

1) 20(1.5) + 5

2) 30 + 5

3) 35

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24x + 1

1) 24(1.5) + 1

2) 36 + 1

3) 37