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What is the solution to the equation 35-2x=23

User Joel Spolsky
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35- 2x = 23

Subtract 35 from both sides.

  • -2x = 23 - 35

Subtract 35 from 23 to get −12.

  • -2x = -12

Divide both sides by −2.

  • x = -12 / - 2

Divide −12 by −2 to get 6.

  • x = 6 ===> Answer
User George Katsanos
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

35 - 2x = 23

35 - 23 - 2x = 0

35 - 23 = 2x

12 = 2x

x = 6

User Feng Zhang
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