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What is the 1st step? 2x-7=18

User Plucury
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Answer:

the first step is to add 7 to both sides.

Explanation:

2x-7 = 18

+7 +7

2x = 25

divide by 2

25/2 = 12.5

so x= 12.5


User Roland Jegorov
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Answer:

The first step is to add 7 to each side

Explanation:

2x-7 = 18

To solve this equation, the first step is to add 7 to each side

2x-7+7 = 18+7

2x = 25


User Upinder Kumar
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