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Question
Solve the following equation.
3x - 5 = x - 17
Sum
Solution
3x - 5 = x - 17
3x - 5 + 5 - x = x - 17 + 5 - x
∴ 2x = - 12
∴ x = - 6
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Solve the following equation.
3x - 5 = x - 17
3x - 5 = x - 17
3x - 5 + 5 - x = x - 17 + 5 - x
∴ 2x = - 12
∴ x = - 6