elorahenderson
elorahenderson elorahenderson
  • 12-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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x + 2 = 5x solve for x.

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amayawilliams39
amayawilliams39 amayawilliams39
  • 12-09-2021

Answer:

x = 1/2 or 0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation

x + 2 - 2 = 5x -2

Simplify

x = 5x -2

Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation

x = 5x -2

x - 5x = 5x - 2 - 5x

Solution

x = 1/2

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kee5689
kee5689 kee5689
  • 12-09-2021
X=3 which means 3+2 simplified
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