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Sedbober [7]
1 year ago
8

Which is a correct first step in solving 5 – 2x < 8x – 3?

Mathematics
1 answer:
bezimeni [28]1 year ago
3 0

Answer:

  • \sf{5 < 10x - 3}

Step-by-step explanation:

Hope it helps

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Step-by-step explanation:

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We're gonna do this one quickly, since its the same process all over again

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x=52

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