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If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?

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Re: If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Mon May 25, 2020 2:07 pm
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Mon May 25, 2020 7:38 am
 If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?

A. 5
B. 4
C. –1
D. –2
E. –3

Answer: C
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Given: 6x + 5 = 4x + 3
Subtract 4x from both sides: 2x + 5 = 3
Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = -2
Divide both sides by 2 to get: x = -1

Answer: C

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Re: If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Thu May 28, 2020 3:22 pm
BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 7:38 am
 If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?

A. 5
B. 4
C. –1
D. –2
E. –3

Answer: C
Solution:

Simplifying, we have:

2x = -2

x = -1

Answer: C

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