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5x -7 + 2x = 4x + 5

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

5x -7 + 2x = 4x + 5

Combine like terms

5x + 2x -7 = 4x + 5

7x - 7 = 4x + 5

Combine like terms again

-4x + 7x - 7 = 4x - 4x + 5

3x - 7 = 5

3x = 5 + 7

3x = 12

Divide by 3 both sides

3x/3 = 12/3

x = 4

Hope this helps!! :)

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