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POINTS UP FOR GRABS!!!!

POINTS UP FOR GRABS!!!!-example-1

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

"Solve" means find out what number we need to fill in for x in order for this to be a true math sentence.

Start with the given equation.

6x + 5 = 3x + 14

Subtract 3x from both sides (the equal sign is the middle)

3x + 5 = 14

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x = 9

Divide both sides by 3.

x = 3

You can check it by putting 3 in place of x, you get a true statement:

6(3) + 5 = 3(3) + 14

18 + 5 = 9 + 14

23 = 23

It works! The solution is x = 3

User Ryan Pedersen
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

6x+5=3x+14

3x+5=14

3x=9

x=3

User Domonic
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