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Solve the following equations 3x-5=40

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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

3x - 5 = 40

add 5 to each side of the equation:

3x - 5 + 5 = 40 + 5

simplify:

3x = 45

divide both sides by 3:

3x/3 = 45/3

simplify:

x = 15

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Answer:

x=15

Explanation:

3x−5+5=40+5

3x=45

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x3=453

x=15

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