If WX = x + 5 and XY = 3x - 13, then what is the value of x?

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by Mpho

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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Given

WX = x + 5

XY = 3x - 13,

Required

Find x

To do this, I will assume
WX = XY .

So, we have:

x + 5 = 3x - 13

Collect Like Terms

x - 3x = -5 - 13

-2x = -18

Divide by -2

x = 9

Demeteor answered Aug 7, 2022

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