Animelover22
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  • 02-06-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation. How old is Sam?

Sam's age doubled plus 5 is the same as Sam's age tripled minus 1.

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bhadelsimron19
bhadelsimron19 bhadelsimron19
  • 02-06-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the sam's age be x

2x+5=3x-1

5+1=3x-2x

6=x

therefore sam's age is 6.

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masooqilliaz
masooqilliaz masooqilliaz
  • 02-06-2021

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

let age be = to x

2x + 5 = 3x - 1

-x = -6

x = 6

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