Raymond B. answered • 20d
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3x+ 5= 20
3x = 15
x= 5
Question: Solve for 𝑥 x: 3 𝑥 + 5 = 20 3x+5=20
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AAMIR I. answered • 05/15/25
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Solution:
Start with the equation:
3x+5=203x + 5 = 203x+5=20Step 1: Subtract 5 from both sides:
3x=20−53x = 20 - 53x=20−5 3x=153x = 153x=15Step 2: Divide both sides by 3:
x=153=5x = \frac{15}{3} = 5x=315=5 Answer:
x=5x = 5x=5
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