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If 12x - 3 = 17 + 7x, find the value of x.

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Answer:

value of x is 4

Explanation:

12x-3=17+7x

12x-7x=17+3

5x=20

x=4

User Tylor
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

Given that:

12x - 3 = 17 + 7x

Collect like terms

12x - 7x = 17 + 3

5x = 20

Divide both sides by 5

5x / 5 = 20 / 5

x = 4

Hence, x = 4

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