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Solve this 2 step equation 3x-8=7

User Rod Lima
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Since, x = 5
So,
3x - 8 = 7
or, 3 x 5 - 8 = 7
Therefore, 15 - 8 = 7
User Skomski
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Answer:

X=5

Explanation:

3x-8=7

3x=15 (add 8 to both sides)

X=5 (divide by 3)

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