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Find the value of x if 8x - 3 = 3x + 22.
  1. 5

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Solution

The correct option is A 5
Given: 8x - 3 = 3x + 22.
Subtruct 3x from both the sides
8x - 3x - 3 = 3x - 3x + 22
5x - 3 = 22
​​​​​​Add 3 to both the sides
5x - 3 + 3 = 22 + 3
5x = 25
Divide both the sides by 5
x = 5


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