Whats is a 3 step problem that can represent the expression 3x + (-5) = 19

Tallamjr asked Dec 21, 2023

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

$3x-5=19\\$

The first step is to add -5 to both sides:

$(3x-5)+5=19+5\\3x=24$

The next step is to divide 3 on both sides:

(3x)/(3) =(24)/(3)

x=8

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