SOLUTION: 5x-3=15-4x

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Question 157571: 5x-3=15-4x
Found 3 solutions by checkley77, lauramai, Alan3354:
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-3=15-4x
5x+4x=15+3
9x=18
x=18/9
x=2 answer.
Proof:
5*2-3=15-4*2
10-3=15-8
7=7

Answer by lauramai(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-3=15-4x
5x+4x =15+3
9x=18
x = 2

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-3=15-4x
And?
Do you want to solve for x?
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I'll solve for x, in case that's what the problem says, but it's a GREAT idea to say what you want to do.
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5x-3=15-4x
Add 4x to both sides
9x-3 = 15
Add 3 to both sides
9x = 18
x = 2