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Solve each equation. Show your thinking.

a. 5x-10=30

b. 3x+8=21

User Dimitri T
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Add ten from both sides and then divide 40 of 5x its 8
B subtract 8 from both sides 13 divide by 3 answer is 13/3
User Jose Mato
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Answer:

A) X = 8

B) X = 4.3 or 13/3

Explanation:

A) 5x - 10 = 30

(add ten to both sides)

5x = 40

(divide by 5 on both sides)

x = 8

B) 3x + 8 = 21

(subtract 8 to both sides)

3x = 13

(divide by 3 on both sides)

x = 4.3 or 13/3

Hope this helped!

User Krvolok
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