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Question

Solve the two-step equation below:
3x+5=23

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x=6
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x=3
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x=5
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x=9
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Solution

The correct option is A x=6
In the equation 3x+5=23, the variable x is being multiplied with 3 and then 5 is being added. We need to solve x by isolating it on one side of the equation.

Step 1: Subtract both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate 5 on the left side of the equation.
3x+55=2353x=18

Step 2: Now, divide both sides by 3 to eliminate 3 on the left side of the equation.
3x3=1833×x3=3×63x=6

Hence, solution of the equation 3x+5=23 is 6.

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