SOLUTION: 5x-3=28

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Question 145379: 5x-3=28
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-3=28 Start with the given equation



5x=28%2B3Add 3 to both sides


5x=31 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2831%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



x=31%2F5 Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is x=31%2F5 (which is approximately x=6.2 in decimal form)