step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.
23x − 19x + 5 = 20
23x + − 19x + 5 = 20
(23x + − 19x) + (5) = 20 (combine like terms)
4x + 5 =20
4x+5=20
step 2:
step 2: subtract 5 from both sides.
4x + 5 − 5 = 20 − 5
4x = 15
step 3: divide both sides by 4.
answer: x =
in decimal form: 3.75