SOLUTION: I need to solve this problem and show a check on it. 24x + 5= 12x + 41

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Question 384369: I need to solve this problem and show a check on it. 24x + 5= 12x + 41
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24x + 5= 12x + 41
-12x -12x
24x-12x+5=12x-12x+41
12x+5=41
-5 -5
12x+5-5 = 41-5
12x=36
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CHECK
24x + 5= 12x + 41
24*3 +5 = 12*3+41
72+5=36+41
77=77
cheers
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