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Solve the equation.
2x + 35=8x+5
X=

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Answer:

2x + 35 = 8x + 5

6x = 30, so x = 5

User Asenovm
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The answer is:

x = 5

Work/explanation:

Our equation is


\sf{2x+35=8x+5}

Subtract 2x from each side


\sf{35=6x+5}

Flip


\sf{6x+5=35}

Subtract 5 from each side


\sf{6x=30}

Divide each side by 6


\sf{x=5}

Hence, this is the answer.

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