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What is the answer to 2x+4x=x+3?

User Himal
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Answer:
x=3/5

Simplify both sides of the equation


(2x+4x)=x+3 (Combine Like Terms)


6x=x+3

Subtract x from both sides


6x-x=x+3-x\\5x=3

Divide both sides by 5


5x/5=3/5\\x=3/5

User Esteis
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Answer:

x=3/5

Explanation:

2x+4x=x+3

6x=x+3

5x=3

x=3/5

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