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3х – 12 = 5х – 31
How do I solve this

User Zhaozhi
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Answer: x = 9.5

Explanation:

3x - 12 = 5x - 31

First, add 31 to each side.

We get:

3x + 19 = 5x

Subtract 3x from each side.

We get:

19 = 2x

Divide both side by 2

9.5 = x

User Patrick FitzGerald
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