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Find x in the equation
5x +3=12

User Josh Clemm
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5x + 3 = 12
5x = 12-3
5x = 9
*divide both sides by 5 to find x
x = 9/5 or 1.8
User Droidd
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5x + 3 = 12

take the 3 to the other side

5x = 12 - 3 = 9

5x = 9

divide both sides by 5

x = 9/5

x = 1.8

User Hury Shen
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