Question 137746
Solve the following equations: 
x = 3x - 5
2x = 5
x = 5/2
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y/3 + 5 = 8 
y + 15 = 24
y = 9
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-8 = 2x/9
2x = -72
x = -36
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Cheers,
Stan H.