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Solve the equation 5x + 3 = -3x + 99 algebraically. Answer as a reduced fraction only.

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

add 3x both sides

8x +3 = 99

subtract 3 on both sides

8x = 96

divide by 8

x = 96/8 = 12

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