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Can someone help me find the answer?

Can someone help me find the answer?-example-1

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Answer:

a. x = 3/a

Explanation:

Add all like terms on left hand side of the equation:

5 ax + 3 ax => 8 ax

Bring like term 4ax on left hand side

8ax - 4ax

=> 4ax

Therefore we get 4ax = 12

ax = 12/4

ax = 3

x = 3/a

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