SOLUTION: 5x + 3 = 3x + 14

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Question 315496: 5x + 3 = 3x + 14
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5x%2B3=3x%2B14 Start with the given equation.


5x=3x%2B14-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


5x-3x=14-3 Subtract 3x from both sides.


2x=14-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=11 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2811%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11%2F2