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5x=2x+30 what does x equal

User Flezcano
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

5x=2x+30 what does x equal

5x=2x+30

5x-2x=30

3x=30

x=30:3

x=10

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check

5*10=2*10+30

50=50

the answer is good

User Till Hoffmann
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5x = 2x + 30

5x - 2x = 30

3x = 30

3x/3 = 30/3

x = 10

~Tulpe ⚘

User George Newton
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