SOLUTION: solve and check solution 5x-3=13-3x

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Question 530865: solve and check solution
5x-3=13-3x
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5x-3=13-3x Start with the given equation.


5x=13-3x%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


5x%2B3x=13%2B3 Add 3x to both sides.


8x=13%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


8x=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2816%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2


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