How do you solve #2x - 4= 5x - 19#?

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Jade
Oct 10, 2016

#x=5#

Explanation:

Combine like terms and isolate x

First off, subtract #5x# from both sides of the equation
#-3x-4=-19#

Next, add 4 to both sides of the equation
#-3x=-15#

Finally, isolate x by dividing by #-3#
#x=5#

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