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  • 28-01-2021
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Is-5 a solution to the equation 6x+5=5x+8+2 x? Explain. please help asap
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norahh123 norahh123
  • 28-01-2021

Answer:

6x+5=5x+8+2x

x= -3

Step-by-step explanation:

use like terms so add 5x+2x=7x

6x+5=7x+8

subtract 5 from both sides

6x+5-5=7x+8-5

simplify

-x = 3

divide both sides by -1

-x/-1  =  3/-1

x= -3

so no -5 is not a solution

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