SOLUTION: 5x-2x+3=24

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Question 685481: 5x-2x+3=24
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-2x%2B3=24 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B3=24 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=24-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


3x=21 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2821%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=7