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Solve for x. 4x − 33=7

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Note the equal sign. What you do to one side, you do to the other.

Do the opposite of PEMDAS. First, add 33 to both sides

4x - 33 (+33) = 7 (+33)

4x = 40

Next, divide by 4

4x/4 = 40/4

x = 40/4

x = 10

10 is your answer

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