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QUESTION 7

Solve for x.
(3x + 32)
(5x-8)
O a. 3
b. 12
O c. 20
O d. 19.5

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Answer:

The answer is x = 20

Explanation:

If you set both equations equal to each other and solve for x, you will get 20.

3x+32 = 5x-8 add 8 to both sides

3x+40 = 5x subtract 3x from both sides

40 = 2x divide by 2 on both sides

20 = x

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