Worked Example 2: Unknowns on Both Sides

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Worked Example 2: Unknowns on Both Sides

Solve: 5x - 3 = 2x + 12

Step 1 Get all x terms on one side (subtract 2x from both)

5x - 2x - 3 = 2x - 2x + 12

3x - 3 = 12

Step 2 Add 3 to both sides

3x = 15

Step 3 Divide by 3

x = 5

Answer: x = 5

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