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What is the value of x? Enter your answer in the box. x =-example-1
User Raymus
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Step 1: 3x + 50 = 6x - 10

Step 2: 3x + 50 (+10) = 6x - 10 (+10)

Step 3: 3x + 60 = 6x

Step 4: 3x (- 3x) + 60 = 6x (- 3x)

Step 5: 60 = 3x

Step 6: 60 / 3x = 3x / 3x

ANSWER: x = 20
User Bpapa
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3x + 50 = 6x - 10

3x (-6x) + 50 (-50) = 6x (-6x) - 10 (-50)

-3x = -60

-3x/-3 = -60/-3

x = 20

hope this helps
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