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Solve the equation for x:

3x+5=20

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

3x+5=20

Subtract 5 from both sides.

3x=20−5

Subtract 5 from 20 to get 15.

3x=15

Divide both sides by 3.

x= 15/3

​Divide 15 by 3 to get 5.

x=5

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