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What is the variable for 4x+5=x+8

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X=1 is the answer to this question hope that helps
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x is the variable you want to solve for.

4x + 5 = x + 8 Original Problem.
3x + 5 = 8 Subtract x from each side.
3x = 3 Subtract 5 from each side.
x = 1 Divide each side by 3.

Answer: x = 1
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