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2 Solve the equation for x: 3x – 5 = 5x + 2x.
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Eduard22sly
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  • 26-03-2020

Answer:

—5/4 or —1 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

3x – 5 = 5x + 2x

Collect like terms

—5 = 5x + 2x — 3x

—5 = 4x

Divide both side by the coefficient of x i.e 4

x = —5/4 or —1 1/4

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