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I need help please I’m stuck-example-1

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The answer is: X=7


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User Martin Varta
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

GE = 3x + 5

IE is half of GE so this statement is true: 3x + 5 = 2(x + 6)

Then solve for x.

3x + 5 = 2(x + 6)

Distribute 2.

3x + 5 = 2x + 12

Isolate x.

x + 5 = 12

x = 7

User Oleksii Trekhleb
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