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12 = 7/2 (5x+2) what is the answer simplified ?? ​

User Kangkyu
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Answer:

The answer is x=
(2)/(7)

Step-by-step explanation:

1)12 = 7/2 (5x+2)

2)12=3.5(5x+2)

3)12=17.5x+7

4)12-7=17.5x

5)5/17.5=x

And then your final answer is x=
(2)/(7)

User Jason Keene
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Step-by-step explanation:

12 = 7/2 (5x+2)

12=3.5(5x+2)

12=17.5x+7

12-7=17.5x

5/17.5=x

2/7=x

User Pezholio
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