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3 years ago

Solve 5x – 1 = 3x – 15. Explain each step, and include the Properties of Equality that you used.

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artcher [175]3 years ago

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5x – 1 = 3x – 15

Subtraction Property of Equality (Subtract 3x from both sides)

2x - 1 = -15

Addition Property of Equality (Add 1 to both sides)

2x = - 14

Division Property of Equality (Divide both sides by 2)

x = -7

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