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Effectus [21]
4 years ago
14

(3x+20)=(5x-16) Find the value of X

Mathematics
2 answers:
Rudiy274 years ago
5 0

Step-by-step explanation:

(3x+20)=(5x-16)

combination of like terms

3x-5x= -16-20

-2x= -36

x= -36/-2

x=18

lubasha [3.4K]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

x = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 20 = 5x - 16

Subtract 20 from both sides

3x + 20 - 20 = 5x - 16 -20

3x = 5x -36   {Now subtract 5x from both sides}

3x - 5x = 5x - 36 +5x

-2x = -36    {Divide both sides by (-2)}

-2x/-2 = -36/-2

x = 18

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