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Plz help me i dont know math
x+73=400−27

User Kutzi
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Hi!

Whatever we do to the equation, we do to both sides. Our goal is to isolate x on one side.

First, simplify.

x + 73 = 400 - 27

x + 73 = 373

Now, subtract 73 from both sides.

x + 73 - 73 = 373 - 73

x = 300

The answer is x = 300

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel

User Ants Aasma
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x + 73 = 400 - 27
x + 73 = 373
x = 373 - 73
x = 300
User Taku
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