If $3 x - 5 = x + 8$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is B $6.5$
Given, $3 x - 5 = x + 8$ .
Transposing $x$ terms to one side, we get,
$\Rightarrow 3 x - x = 8 + 5$
$\Rightarrow 2 x = 13$
$\Rightarrow$ $x = \frac{13}{2}$
$\Rightarrow$ $x = 6.5$ .

Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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