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What is the answer to
7x-51=4x

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Put like terms on the same side of the =. You must switch the sign (+/-) of any number that you move.
7x-51=4x
7x-4x=51
3x=51
x=51/3
final answer: x=17
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7x - 51 = 4x
7x - 4x = 51
3x = 51
x = 51 ÷ 3

x = 17
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