SOLUTION: 40 + 2x = 60 - 3x

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Question 692996: 40 + 2x = 60 - 3x
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40%2B2x=60-3x Start with the given equation.


2x=60-3x-40 Subtract 40 from both sides.


2x%2B3x=60-40 Add 3x to both sides.


5x=60-40 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2820%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4