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2x - 3=5 what is the answer


User Pad
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Answer:

2x-3=5

1) Add 3 to -3 and 5 to isolate the x
2) Divide both sides by 2
3) x=4
User Kristianne Nerona
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Answer:

x=4

Explanation:

2x-3=5

1) Start by adding 3 to both sides: (This will cancel the 3 on the left!)

2x=8

2) Divide both sides by 2: (This will cancel the 2 on the left and isolate x!)

x=4

User Ken Egozi
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