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Solve the equation for x, and enter your answer below.3x-3 + 5x = 37

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The given equation is-


3x-3+5x=37

First, we reduce like terms


8x-3=37

Now, we sum 3 on each side


\begin{gathered} 8x-3+3=37+3 \\ 8x=40 \end{gathered}

At last, we divide the equation by 8


\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(40)/(8) \\ x=5 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution is 5.

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