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Solve 5 x - 3 = 2x + 9 for x

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5x - 3 = 2x + 9
3x - 3 = 9
3x = 12
x = 4
User John Prawyn
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Answer:

X= 4

Explanation:

5x - 3 = 2x + 9

5x = 2x + 12

3x = 12

x = 4

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