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Solve for x: 3(x - 5) + 4x = 2x + 8

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Answer:

4.6 = X

Explanation:

3(x-5)+4x=2x+8

3x-15+4x=2x+8

*3x+4x=7x*

-15+7x=2x+8

+15 +15

7x=2x+23

-2x -2x

5x=23

/5 /5

x=4.6

User Richard Tinkler
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3(x-5)+4x=2x+8

3x-15+4x=2x+8

7x-15=2x+8

+15 +15

7x=2x+23

-2x -2x

5x=23

/5 /5

x=4.6

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User Cduruk
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