What is the value of x in the equation 5x+3 = 4x?

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Mathematics

Austin Hunter

12 January, 18:00

What is the value of x in the equation 5x+3 = 4x?

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Reuben Rios · Answer 1

x = - 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Move 4x over by taking away 4x on both sides

5x-4x+3=0

Move 3 over by taking away 3 on both sides

5x-4x=-3

Collect like terms

1x = - 3

Which is the same as

x = - 3

Jeffery Mcintosh · Answer 2

x=-3

Step-by-step explanation:

You need to move all the x values together, so minus 4x. Then move the + 3 to the other side of the equals by minusing it to get - 3.

5x+3=4x

x+3=0

x=-3