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6x - 3 - 2x = 5. What is the value of x?

User PepperBob
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Hey there !
6x-2x = 5+3
=> 4x=8
=> x = 8/4
=>
\fbox{x=2}
Hope this helps you :)
User Pablo Ramirez
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

6x - 3 - 2x = 5

Combine like terms

4x -3 = 5

Add 3 to each side

4x-3+3 = 5+3

4x = 8

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 8/4

x = 2

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