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If hj=7x-27 find the value of x

If hj=7x-27 find the value of x-example-1
User Bivek
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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

User Tony Breyal
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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

HI + IJ = HJ

3x-5 + x-1 = 7x-27

Combine like terms

4x-6 = 7x-27

Subtract 4x from each side

4x-6 -4x= 7x-27-4x

-6 = 3x-27

Add 27 to each side

-6+27 = 3x-27+27

21 = 3x

Divide by 3

21/3 = 3x/3

7 =x

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