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-1/2x+2=x+7 how do you work this problem​

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Answer:

x = 3.333333333

Explanation:

Solve for x by simplifying both sides both sides, then isolating the variable.


-(1)/(2) x+2=x+7

-2 -2


-(1)/(2) x=x+5

*2 *2


x+2x=+10

-2x -2x


-3x=10


x=-(10)/(3)

x = -3.3333333

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