If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?
A. 5
B. 4
C. –1
D. –2
E. –3
Answer: C
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If 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?
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Given: 6x + 5 = 4x + 3BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 7:38 amIf 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?
A. 5
B. 4
C. –1
D. –2
E. –3
Answer: C
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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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Solution:BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 7:38 amIf 6x + 5 = 4x + 3, then x = ?
A. 5
B. 4
C. –1
D. –2
E. –3
Answer: C
Simplifying, we have:
2x = -2
x = -1
Answer: C
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