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5x + 3x = 5x + 6 What value of 3x makes the equation true?

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Answer:

-45 (9x-20) - 3x = 45x-6

-405x+900-3x = 45x-6

-408x+900 = 45x-6 (combine like terms)

906=453x (add 6 to 900 and - 408x to 45x)

2=x (divided )

X=2

Step-by-step explanation: I hope this helps.

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