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What is the answer of this 5-x=7-2x

User Sepehr
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

5-x=7-2x

5+x=7 (Move 2x to the other side)

x=2 (Minus 5 from both sides)

Check:

5-x=7-2x

5-2=3

7-(2*2)= 7-4 = 3

(Correct)

User Vishwas R
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

5 - x = 7 - 2x

-x + 2x = 7 - 5

x = 2

User Tom Huibregtse
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