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7x + 2 = 28 + 5x, solve for x

User Vardius
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Answer:

x=13

Step-by-step explanation

1.) subtract 2 from both sides which leaves you with 7x=5x+26

2.) subtract 5x from both sides which leave you with 2x=26

3.) divide by 2 on both sides and you get 13

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User Rouz
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Answer:13

Explanation:

7x + 2 = 28 + 5x

subtract 5x on both sides

7x - 5x + 2 = 28

2x = 28 -2

2x = 26

x = 13

User Mchinaloy
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