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How do you solve 5+3x-x=25

User Zunilda
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Hello there!

5 + 3x - x = 25
First, combine like-terms.
3x - x = 2x
Our goal is to isolate and solve for x.

2x + 5 = 25
Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

2x = 20
Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x.

x = 10

I hope this helps!
User Makalone LOgman
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