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4x - 3 = 2x + 7 what would the answer be??

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.

4x−3−2x=2x+7−2x

2x−3=7

Step 2: Add 3 to both sides.

2x−3+3=7+3

2x=10

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x/2 = 10/2

x=5

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