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What is the solution to 5x+15+2x=24+4x

User Brosto
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5x + 15 + 2x = 24 + 4x \\ 3x = 9 \\ x = 3

Answer : x = 3

Hope this helps. - M
User Jarrod Sears
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Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

5x + 15 + 2x = 24 + 4x

Combine like terms

7x + 15 = 24 + 4x

Subtract 4x from both sides

3x + 15 = 24

Subtract 15 from both sides

3x = 9

Divide both sides by 3

x = 3

the answer is 3

Hope this helps!
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