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5 - 2x = 12

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User Sturoid
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The answer is -7/2.

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User Kiran K
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Answer:

x = -7/2

Explanation:

5 - 2x = 12 (subtract 5 from both sides)

- 2x = 12 - 5

- 2x = 7 (divide both sides by -2)

x = 7 / (-2)

x = -7/2

User Sergey Belash
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