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What is the solution to this equation?
5x + 15 + 2x = 24 + 4x

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Answer:

Explanation:

5x + 15 + 2x = 24 + 4x

7x + 15 = 24 + 4x

7x - 4x = 24 - 15

3x = 9

x = 9/3

x = 3 <====

User David Lane
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Answer x=3

Explanation:

5x + 2x +15 = 24+4x

7x + 15 = 24+ 4x

-4x -4x

3x + 15 = 24

-15 -15

3x = 9

3x/3 = 9/3

(divided by 3 on both sides)

x =3

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