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Determine whether x=3, x=4, or x=5 is the solution.

42–x=37

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Answer: x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

Rearrange the equation

42-x=37 is the same as 37+x=42

Isolate the variable x by subtracting 37 from both sides

37-37 cancels out and 42-37 is 5

X=5 is what you’re left with

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