SOLUTION: what is the value of x? 3x+18=5x+30

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Question 255670: what is the value of x?
3x+18=5x+30
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
subtract 3x from both sides
subtract 30 from both sides
yes x can be a minus number.