SOLUTION: solve the equation by simplifying both sides and then using transformations to isolate the variable 2x+3x=5

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Question 60087: solve the equation by simplifying both sides and then using transformations to isolate the variable


2x+3x=5

Answer by greenman(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3x=5x
5x=5
5x divided by 5 equals x
5 divided by 5 equals 1
x=1