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6x - 5 + 7x = 34 find variable

User Bergyman
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

Start by moving the 5 over creating 6x+7x=34+5. Then add them together 13x=39. And now simplify x=3

User Egli Becerra
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

6x - 5 + 7x = 34

Find x

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To solve this, we need to isolate x :

First add like terms :

6x + 7x

13x

13x - 5 = 34

Add 5 to both sides :

13x = 39

Divide 13 from both sides to get x alone :

x = 3

User Illabout
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