SOLUTION: solve for the variable 18-10x=63+5x

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Question 890266: solve for the variable
18-10x=63+5x
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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18-10x=63+5x
adding 10x to both sides:
18 = 63+15x
subtract 63 from both sides:
-45 = 15x
divide both sides by 15:
-3 = x