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Equation:

5 + 5 = 5x + 5 - 2
Solve for x.​

User Matt Dearing
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Answer:

x =
(7)/(5)

Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to isolate it [get it alone on one side]

We should start by simplifying (combining the like-terms of our equation):

5 + 5 = 5x + 5 - 2

10 = 5x + 3

- 3 - 3 (subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x)

7 = 5x

÷5 ÷5 (divide both sides by 5 to find "1"x)


(7)/(5)=x

So, x =
(7)/(5)

(x = 7/5)

hope this helps!!

User Bratsche
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QUESTION:

5 + 5 = 5x + 5 - 2

Answer :


x = (7)/(5)

Explanation:

5 + 5 = 5x + 5 - 2

10 = 5x + 3

Take 3 to the other side

10 - 3 = 5x

7 = 5x


(7)/(5) = x

or


x = (7)/(5)

User Avalon
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