SOLUTION: x+5=29-3x what is the value of x

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Question 627612: x+5=29-3x
what is the value of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B5=29-3x Start with the given equation.


x=29-3x-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


x%2B3x=29-5 Add 3x to both sides.


4x=29-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2824%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6

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