lunarosa10
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  • 13-01-2020
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what is the value of x 3x+5=2x-1

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akephd
akephd akephd
  • 13-01-2020
x=-6

3x+5=2x-1
Subtract 2x from both sides
x+5=-1
Subtract 5 from both sides
x=-6

Check:
3(-6)+5=-13
And
2(-6)-1=-13
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paytonlaisy
paytonlaisy paytonlaisy
  • 13-01-2020

Answer:

the value of x is -6

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 5 = 2x - 1

-2x        -2x

x + 5 = -1

    -5   -5

x = -6

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