SOLUTION: I need help answering this:
x=(2x-3)+5
I'm not even sure if this the right equation it said:
A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
Please Help.
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x=(2x-3)+5
I'm not even sure if this the right equation it said:
A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
Please Help.
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Question 307320: I need help answering this:
x=(2x-3)+5
I'm not even sure if this the right equation it said:
A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
Please Help. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A number x is five more than two times x minus three.
I think the equation should be:
x = 2(x-3) + 5
x = 2x - 6 + 5
x = 2x - 1
1 = 2x - x
x = 1
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Check solution in original equation
1 = 2(1 - 3) + 5
1 = 2(-2) + 5
