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X+2x +5=x+19. What does x equal

User SomeDude
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Answer:

so before a variable it always has a number, so x equals 1

Explanation:

User Pavan Bilagi
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

x + 2x + 5 = x + 19

3x + 5 = x + 19

-x -x

2x + 5 = 19

- 5 = 19 - 5

2x = 14

2x / 2 = 14 / 2

x = 7

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