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Solve for x: 5 + 3x = 8x - 15
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Solve for x:
5 + 3x = 8x - 15

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Answer:

4 =x

Explanation:

5 + 3x = 8x - 15

Subtract 3x from each side

5 + 3x-3x = 8x-3x - 15

5 = 5x -15

Add 15 to each side

5+15 = 5x -15+15

20 = 5x

Divide each side by 5

20/5 = 5x/5

4 =x

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