SOLUTION: How do you solve 3x+2+x=3-5

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Question 643897: How do you solve 3x+2+x=3-5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B2%2Bx=3-5 Start with the given equation.


4x%2B2=3-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x%2B2=-2 Combine like terms on the right side.


4x=-2-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


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


x=%28-4%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1