M<1=3x+7, m<5=5x-3. Find the value of each variable.

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Stephan Palmer · Answer 1 · 2021-08-30T19:50:59+0000

Answer: x=5

Explanation:

To find the value of x, we set the measures of 1 and 5 equal to each other.

3x+7=5x-3 [subtract both sides by 5x]

-2x+7=-3 [subtract both sides by 7]

-2x=-10 [divide both sides by -2]

x=5

Now, we know that x=5.