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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-29

Solve for \( x \) and justify each step.

\[ 3x - 7 = 5x - 19 \]

Asked by khemtimsina

Answer (2)

3x-7=5x-19 -3x -3x -7=2x-19 19 +19 12=2x /2 /2 6=x

Answered by 5632 | 2024-06-10

The solution to the equation 3 x − 7 = 5 x − 19 is x = 6 . This is found by rearranging the equation to isolate x and verifying the solution by substitution. The solution checks out as both sides equal 11 when substituting x = 6 .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-30