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Solve for x: 5x - 1=3x+7

User Whiterose
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

5x - 1 = 3x + 7

→ Minus 3x from both sides

2x - 1 = 7

→ Add 1 to both sides

2x = 8

→ Divide both sides by 2

x = 4

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