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3. Solve for x
8x-3
3x + 17
Cómo

3. Solve for x 8x-3 3x + 17 Cómo-example-1

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The value of x in the figure given is 4 .

Since both sides are perpendicular to the the horizontal line C .

  • 8x - 3 = 3x + 17

collect like terms

8x - 3x = 17 + 3

5x = 20

divide both sides by 5 to isolate x

5x/5 = 20/5

x = 4

Therefore, the value of x is 4

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