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Solve the equation 3x = 2x + 5.

What can you do to isolate the variable on one side of the equation?


What is the solution?

User Moriah
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

To solve this equation for x, subtract 2x from both sides, obtaining:

x = 5.

User Sanju Menon
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Okay so first you would subtract 2x from both sides so it would isolate the variable. this would leave you with x=5 giving you your answer.
User Thomas Bachem
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