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Show work Solve for x.


5 =2x − 3

User Chicken Burger
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Answer:


x = 4

Explanation:


5 = 2x - 3

Add 3 both sides:


\rightarrow 5 + 3 = 2x - 3 + 3


\rightarrow 8 = 2x

Divide 2 both sides:


\rightarrow (8)/(2) = (2x)/(2)


\rightarrow\boxed{4 = x}

User NoelC
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Answer: 4

i hope this helps

the first step was

5=2x-3

5=2x-3

then the picture shows the rest

Show work Solve for x. 5 =2x − 3-example-1
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