2 = 2x+7 find the value of the variable

Chrk asked Jul 6, 2023

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Chrk asked Jul 6, 2023

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Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

subtract 7 in both sides

$\begin{gathered} 2=2x+7 \\ 2-7=2x+7-7 \\ -5=2x \end{gathered}$

Step 2

divide both sides by 2

$\begin{gathered} -5=2x \\ (-5)/(2)=(2x)/(2) \\ x=(-5)/(2) \end{gathered}$

so, the answer is x=-5/2

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