SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: 4x-5=2x+5 HELP!!!! Thanks so much in advance!!

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Question 170634: Solve the following equation:
4x-5=2x+5
HELP!!!! Thanks so much in advance!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-5=2x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


4x=2x%2B5%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


4x-2x=5%2B5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


2x=5%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2810%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=5