5x-3=x-5

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on Jan 31, 2025 at 5:58 pm



You asked:

Solve the equation 5x3=x55 x - 3 = x - 5 for the variable xx.

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: x=12=0.5x = - \frac{1}{2} = -0.5


5x3=x54x=2x=12\begin{aligned}5 x - 3 &= x - 5\\4 x &= -2\\x &= - \frac{1}{2}\end{aligned}