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Find x (5x-37)=(3x+1)

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x=19

Explanation:

(5x-37) = (3x+1)

5x - 3x = 1 + 37

5x - 3x = 38

2x = 38

x = 19

User Rkellerm
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Answer:

x = 19

Explanation:

5x - 37 = 3x + 1 (move over the 3x by subtracting)

2x - 37 = 1 (move over the 37 by adding)

2x = 38 (divide both sides by 2)

x = 19

User Victor Haydin
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