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Whats the value of x? 3x - 5(x - 5) = -7 + 2x + 12
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Whats the value of x? 3x - 5(x - 5) = -7 + 2x + 12

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Given

3x - 5(x - 5) = - 7 + 2x + 12 ← distribute and simplify left side

3x - 5x + 25 = 2x + 5

- 2x + 25 = 2x + 5 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 4x + 25 = 5 ( subtract 25 from both sides )

- 4x = - 20 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x = 5

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