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What is the solution to this equation? 40x + 5 = 2x -3 Enter your answer in the box. X= ( )
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What is the solution to this equation?
40x + 5 = 2x -3
Enter your answer in the box.
X= ( )
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2021-08-30T04:00:23+00:00
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X = -4/19
You subtract 2x from 40x and 2x
It turns into 38x + 5 = -3
You subtract 5 from 5 and -3, 5 cancels out
38x = -8
Divide both sides by 38, 38 cancels out.
X = -4/19
x=-4/19
decimal form
x=-0.21