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Solve for x5x + 19 = 13x - 5

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x = 3

Step-by-step explanation

We are given the equation:

5x + 19 = 13x - 5

To find x, we have to collect like terms:

=> 5x - 13x = -19 - 5

-8x = -24

Divide through by -8:

x = -24 / -8

x = 3

That is the value of x.

To verify:

5(3) + 19 = 13(3) - 5

15 + 19 = 39 - 5

34 = 34

Since both sides are equal, x is 3.

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