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What is the solution for x in the equation 5(x-4)=2+3x

User Ludovico
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Answer:

x = 111 --> value of x

User Patman
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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

5(x - 4) = 2 + 3x

5x - 20 = 2 + 3x

+20 +20

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5x = 22 + 3x

-3x -3x

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2x = 22

/2 /2

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x = 11

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