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Question 213502
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How close to 2 do we have to take x so that 5x+3 is within a distance of 0.075 from 13.
I am confuse on how to evaluate this problem.
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solver91311(24713)
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Add -3 to each part of the inequality:
Multiply each part of the inequality by
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Confusing question.
I hope this helps.
5(2)+3=13
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5x+3=12.925
5x=9.925
x=1.985