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What is the solution to the equation?
5х - 18 = 10x - 3

User Torfi
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X=1 is the solution
Because you add 18 to both sides therefore -18+18=0 and -3+18=15
So you get 5x+10x=15
After that combine like terms which is 5x+10x=15x
You get 15x=15
Finally x=1
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Explanation:

if we add 18 to both side then it becomes 5x=10x+15 and if we divide by five, x=2x+3

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