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How do you solve for x

How do you solve for x-example-1
User Nickjb
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Well, <T+<S will equal 11x +2
so the equation will be 5x+10 + 58 = 11x +2
5x + 68 = 11x +2
66 = 6x (subtract 2, subtract 5x)
x = 11 (division)

To check,
<T = 5 (11) +10
<T = 65
11(11)+2 = 123
<T+<S = 123
65+58 = 123



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