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3x +5= 2x +7How will the equation look if you subtract 2xfrom both sides?Click on the correct answer.5x +5= 7x+5=73x +5=7

3x +5= 2x +7How will the equation look if you subtract 2xfrom both sides?Click on-example-1
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If you subtract 2x from both sides of the equation you have:


\begin{gathered} 3x+5=2x+7 \\ 3x+5-2x=2x+7-2x \\ \text{ Operate similar terms} \\ x+5=7 \end{gathered}

Therefore, if you subtract 2x both sides, the equation will look like


x+5=7

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