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subtracting 1 from the product of 5 and x gives the same value as adding 10 to the product of 3 and x. record your answers pls help​

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Answer:

5.5

Explanation:

5.5x3=25.6

25.6+10=27.6

5x5.5=27.6

27.6-1=26.6

User AchrafBj
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Answer:

x=11/2

Explanation:

5x-1=3x+10

2x-1=10

2x=11

x=11/2

User Tashira
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