SOLUTION: How can 3x+11 and 5x-9 equal 41

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Question 838523: How can 3x+11 and 5x-9 equal 41
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How can 3x+11 and 5x-9 equal 41
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3x+11 + 5x-9 = 41
8x +2 = 41
8x = 39
x = 4 7/8
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Chers,
Stan H.
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