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Answer:
x = 4
Explanation:
4x - 5 + 2x = 19
Firstly, we need to move over the negative value. When a value is being added or subtracted on one side, it needs to be the opposite value on the other side. In this calculation, the negative five will change into a positive 5:
4x - 5 + 2x = 19
4x + 2x = 19 + 5
4x + 2x = 24
Now we can simplify by adding the two values on the left side:
4x + 2x = 24
6x = 24
Now, to solve for x we can divide both sides by 6:
x = 4
Hope this helps!