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5x-2=3x+4 what does x equal

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

5x-2=3x+4

5x-3x=2+4

2x=6

x=3

User Pierre Baret
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Answer:

Explanation:

1. 5x-2=3x+4

+2 +2

2. 5x=3x+6

-3x -3x

3. 2x=6

/2 /2

x=3

User KingKerosin
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