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What is x + 3 = 5 ??????????​

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5-3=2
the answer would be 2
User Wouter Florijn
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Answer:

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3' to each side of the equation.

3 + -3 + x = 5 + -3

Combine like terms: 3 + -3 = 0

0 + x = 5 + -3

x = 5 + -3

Combine like terms: 5 + -3 = 2

x = 2

Simplifying

x = 2

Explanation:

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