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3x-5=45 what is the answer for x.

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Answer:

x = 16.67 or 50/3

Explanation:

To find x,

  • Add 5 to both sides: 3x = 50
  • Divide both sides by 3 to get x on its own: 50 ÷ 3 = 16.66.. ≈ 16.67 (You can also leave this as a fraction: 50/3)

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