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Find x when y=6 in the literal equation 5x+4y=39

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5x + 4y = 39 (Plug in y)
5x + 4(6) = 39
5x + 24 = 39 (Subtract 24 on both sides)
5x = 39 - 24
5x = 15 (Divide by 5)
x = 3
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