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3x + x + x + x − 3 − 2 = 7 + x + x In the equation above, what is the value of x?

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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

3x + x + x + x − 3 − 2 = 7 + x + x

Combine like terms

6x -5 = 7+2x

Subtract 2x from each side

6x-2x -5 = 7+2x-2x

4x-5 =7

Add 5 to each side

4x-5+5 = 7+5

4x =12

Divide by 4

4x/4 = 12/4

x = 3

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