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The sum of 3 times the value of x and 2 is equal to four less than five times the value of x. Which equation can be used to find the value of x

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Answer: The equation to find the value of x = 3x+ 2= 5x-4

The value of x= 3

Explanation:

Step 1

The sum of 3 times the value of x and 2 is equal to four less than five times the value of x can be expressed as

3x+ 2= 5x-4

Step 2

Solving this equation to find the value of x , we have that

3x+ 2= 5x-4

3x-5x= -4-2

-2x= -6

x= -6/-2

x=3

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