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Solve the equation 2x2 + 6 = 7x.
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User Coryrwest
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Answer:

x=10/7

Explanation:

simplify both sides of the equation

2 * 2 + 6 = 7x

4 + 6 = 7x

combine like terms

(4 + 6) = 7x

10 = 7x

flip the equation

7x = 10

divide both sides by 7

7x/7 = 10/7

answer is 10/7

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