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Solve the equation 5x = 2x + 33
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Solve the equation 5x = 2x + 33

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Subtract 2x from both sides

3x = 33

Divide both sides by 3

x = 11
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5x=2x+33 subtract 2x from both sides 5x-2x=3x rewrite 3x=33 divide 3 from both side 33/3=11 x=11
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