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Solve the equation. 24 – 3x = 2x – 1 A. x = 4 B. x = 5 C. x = 6 D. x = 25
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Solve the equation.

24 – 3x = 2x – 1

A. x = 4
B. x = 5
C. x = 6
D. x = 25

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1) add 3x to both sides
24=5x-1

2) add 1 to both sides
25=5x

3)divide by 5 to find x
x=5

B) x = 5
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