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4x-3=2x+5 Can anybody help me figure out how to do this step by step?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation


4x-3=2x+5

Step 1: Apply the addition law of equality. Add 3 to both sides.


\begin{gathered} 4x-3+3=2x+5+3 \\ 4x=2x+8 \end{gathered}

Step 2: Apply the subtraction law of equality. Subtract 2x from both sides.

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