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neonofarm [45]
3 years ago
11

3x + 5 = x - 3 whats the answer?

Mathematics
2 answers:
Elena L [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

<h2>x = -4</h2>

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+5=x-3\qquad\text{subtract 5 from both sides}\\\\3x+5-5=x-3-5\\\\3x=x-8\qquad\text{subtract}\ x\ \text{from both sides}\\\\3x-x=x-x-8\\\\2x=-8\qquad\text{divide both sides by 2}\\\\\dfrac{2x}{2}=\dfrac{-8}{2}\\\\x=-4

tester [92]3 years ago
5 0

Hello!

Here are the steps to your problem:

3x + 5 = x - 3

3x -x = -3 -5

2x = -8

x = -4

I hope this helps you! Have a lovely day!

-Mal

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