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(3x+20)=(5x-16) Find the value of X

User PeteC
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Explanation:

(3x+20)=(5x-16)

combination of like terms

3x-5x= -16-20

-2x= -36

x= -36/-2

x=18

User SandeliusME
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Answer:

x = 18

Explanation:

3x + 20 = 5x - 16

Subtract 20 from both sides

3x + 20 - 20 = 5x - 16 -20

3x = 5x -36 {Now subtract 5x from both sides}

3x - 5x = 5x - 36 +5x

-2x = -36 {Divide both sides by (-2)}

-2x/-2 = -36/-2

x = 18

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