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Solve the equation: 5x- 6 = 3x + 18 x = 15X = 3x = 12X = 19
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Solve the equation: 5x- 6 = 3x + 18 x = 15X = 3x = 12X = 19

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The answer has to be 12
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5x- 6 = 3x + 18

collect like-term

5x - 3x = 18 + 6

2x =24

Divide both-side of the equation by 2

x = 12

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