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8 July, 12:03

2 Solve the equation for x: 3x - 5 = 5x + 2x.

Show your work.

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  1. 8 July, 15:59
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    -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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