SOLUTION: How do you do 5x-2x+x=15

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Question 640702: How do you do 5x-2x+x=15
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-2x%2Bx=15 Start with the given equation.


4x=15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%2815%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=15%2F4