Question

Solve for x.

2x = 25-3x
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
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Answer 1

`2x = 25-3x`

Simplify:

`2x=-3x+25`

Add 3x to both sides:

`2x+3x=-3x+25+3x`

`5x=25`

Divide both sides by 5:

`(5x)/(5) =(25)/(5)`

`\fbox{x = 5}`