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How do i solve 6.5x = 5.2x + 12.3

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Greetings!

Solve for x.

6.5x=5.2x+12.3
Add -5.2x to both sides.

(6.5x)+(-5.2)=(5.2x+12.3)+(-5.2)
Simplify.

1.3x=12.3
Divide both sides by 1.3.

(1.3x)/1.3=(12.3)/1.3
Simplify.

x=9.46153846

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin
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