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If 3x-7=5x, what is 6x?

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Answer:

6x = - 21

Explanation:

Given

3x - 7 = 5x ( subtract 3x from both sides )

- 7 = 2x

Then

6x = 3 × 2x = 3 × - 7 = - 21

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