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3x-24=5x what’s the answer

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Answer:

x = -12

Explanation:

3x-24=5x

3x-5x=24 (move x's to same side by adding 24, and subtract 5x)

-2x = 24 (combine like variables, 3x-5x)

x = -12 (divide by -2)

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