SOLUTION: Find the value of x in the equation 5x+20=4x+30

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Question 133902: Find the value of x in the equation 5x+20=4x+30
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B20=4x%2B30 Start with the given equation



5x=4x%2B30-20Subtract 20 from both sides


5x-4x=30-20 Subtract 4x from both sides


x=30-20 Combine like terms on the left side


x=10 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=10