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What is the solution to the equation square root 5x-7= square root 3x+5

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√(5x - 7) = √(3x + 5)

Square both sides.

(√(5x - 7) )^2 = (√(3x + 5) )^2

5x - 7 = 3x + 5

Add 7 to both sides.

5x - 7 + 7 = 3x + 5 + 7

Combine

5x = 3x + 12

Subtract 3x from both sides.

5x - 3x = 3x -3x + 12

Combine

2x = 12

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 12/2

x = 6

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