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5x-2+x=-20 what is x?

User Xiangyu
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Answer:


x=3

Explanation:


5x-2+x=-20\\6x-2=-20

Add 2 to both sides


6x-2+2=-20+2\\6x=18

Divide both sides by 6


x=3

User DongYao
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

5x+x-2=20

6x=18

x=3

User Majid Lotfinia
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