SOLUTION: How do I solve problems like 3x+5=4x-10

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Question 168717: How do I solve problems like 3x+5=4x-10
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B5=4x-10 Start with the given equation.


3x=4x-10-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3x-4x=-10-5 Subtract 4x from both sides.


-x=-10-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-15 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-15%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=15 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=15