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6x+3=38-x
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Answer:


x=5

Explanation:


6x+3=38-x

Subtract 3 from both sides:


6x+3-3=38-x-3


6x=-x+35

Add x to both sides:


6x+x=-x+35+x


7x=35

Divide 7 on both sides:


(7x)/(7)=(35)/(7)


x=5

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