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Use the model to solve for x. ​

Use the model to solve for x. ​-example-1
User Zwithouta
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Answer:


x = 8

Explanation:

If I'm understanding the model correctly, we begin with this equation:


2x+5 = 3x-3

We start by adding
3 to both sides.


2x+8 = 3x

Then, we will subtract
2x from both sides to get our answer:


8 = x

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