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Find x, given m 1 = 5x-3 and MZ2 = 3x+11
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m 1 = 5x-3 and MZ2 = 3x+11

Find x, given m 1 = 5x-3 and MZ2 = 3x+11-example-1
User Conor Neilson
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

5x-3=3x+11

2x=14

x=7

User Zuned Ahmed
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Assuming the lines are parallel

<1 = <2

5x-3 = 3x+11

Subtract 3x from each side

5x-3x -3 = 3x-3x+11

2x-3 =11

Add 3 to each side

2x-3+3 = 11+3

2x = 14

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 14/2

x = 7

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