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I need to solve 3x+5=2x-15

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Answer:

x=-20

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation


3x+5=2x-15

Step 1: Apply subtraction law of equality (Subtract 5)


\begin{gathered} 3x+5-5=2x-15-5 \\ 3x=2x-20 \end{gathered}

Step 2: Apply subtraction law of equality (Subtract 2x)


\begin{gathered} 3x-2x=2x-2x-20 \\ x=-20 \end{gathered}

The value of x is -20.

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