SOLUTION: I don't really understand transformations, and I didn't know they would be on my homework. The question is this: "solve the equation by simplifying both sides and then using trans

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Question 121288: I don't really understand transformations, and I didn't know they would be on my homework.
The question is this: "solve the equation by simplifying both sides and then using transformations to isolate the variable.
2x+3x=5"
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+3x=5
5x = 5
x =1
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Cheers,
Stan H.