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Solve for x, 3-5x=18

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Answer:


3 - 5x = 18 \\ - 5x = 18 - 3 \\ - 5x = 15 \\ x = (15)/( - 5) \\ \boxed{x = - 3}✓

x=-3 is the right answer.

User Saji Xavier
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Answer:

X = 3

Explanation:

18 - 3 = 15

5x = 15

divide both sides by 5

X = 3

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