Answer
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x=5
↓Steps Explained:↓
Solve for x
3x + 5 = 20
Divide each side by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 5 |
| 3 |
Group constants
Group our constants 5 and 20.
subtract 5 from both sides
3x + 5 - 5 = 20 - 5
Cancel 5 on the left side:
3x = 15
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 15 |
| 3 |
x = 5
Final Answer
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