To solve the equation \(3x + 5 = 20\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 5 from both sides: \[ 3x + 5 - 5 = 20 - 5 \] \[ 3x = 15 \]
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Divide both sides by 3: \[ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{15}{3} \] \[ x = 5 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 5\).
To solve the equation \(3x + 5 = 20\), follow these steps:
Subtract 5 from both sides: \[ 3x + 5 - 5 = 20 - 5 \] \[ 3x = 15 \]
Divide both sides by 3: \[ \frac{3x}{3} = \frac{15}{3} \] \[ x = 5 \]
So, the solution is \(x = 5\).