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Help me with the question in the image please help me out :)-example-1

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Explanation:

(7 + x) / 3 = 2x - 5

7 + x = 3(2x - 5) (multiply 3 on both sides)

7 + x = 6x - 15 (distributive property)

5x = 22 (arrange like terms)

x = 4.4 (divide 5 on both sides)

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