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Solve the equation for x. Assume a ≠ 0 . a x + 3 = 23

User Magic
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Answer:

x = 20/a

Explanation:

a x + 3 = 23

a × x + 3 = 23

a × x = 20

a/a x = 20/a

x = 20/a

User Nivesh
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Answer: x=20/a

Explanation:

a x + 3 = 23

a*x + 3 = 23

a*x + 3-3 = 23-3

a*x = 20

ax/a=20/a

x=20/a

User Jay Patel
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