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If 24 - 2x = 19 + 3x, then x =

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Answer:

1 =x

Explanation:

24 - 2x = 19 + 3x

Add 2x to each side

24 - 2x+2x = 19 + 3x+2x

24 = 19 +5x

Subtract 19 from each side

24-19 =19+5x-19

5 = 5x

Divide by 5

5/5 = 5x/5

1 =x

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