Question

5a) \\(5x - 3 = 3x + 7\\)
\\(= 5x - 3x = 3 + 7\\)
\\(= 2x = 10\\)
\\(= x = 5\\)

5b) \\(4x + 2 = 6x - 8\\)
\\(= 4x - 6x = -2 - 8\\)
\\(= -2x = -10\\)
\\(= x = 5\\)

5c) \\(3x - 5 = 9 - x\\)
\\(= 3x + x = 5 + 9\\)
\\(= 4x = 14\\)
\\(= \frac{7}{2}\\)

Explanation:

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Solve question 5b

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Solve question 5c

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Answer:

Question 5a

\(x = 5\)

Question 5b

\(x = 5\)

Question 5c

\(x = \frac{7}{2}\)