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5x+6=7x-6

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

first we combine like terms

6+6=7x-5x

then we simplify

12=2x

lastly we divide both sides by 2

2x ÷2=12÷2

an we simplify again

x=6

then the value of x is 6

check

5(6)+6=7(6)-6

30+6=42-6

36=36

User Meagan
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

5x+6=7x-6

-6 -6

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5x = 7x - 12

-7x -7x

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-2x = -12

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-2 -2

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x = 6

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