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Solve the equation: 12x+5=3x+35

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Answer:

x = 10/3

Explanation:

12x+5=3x+35

Subtract 3x from each side

12x-3x+5=3x-3x+35

9x +5 = 35

Subtract 5 from each side

9x+5-5 = 35-5

9x = 30

Divide by 9

9x/9 = 30/9

x = 10/3

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