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X+2=7

solve for x if x+2=7​

User Tito Leiva
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Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2=7

isolate x by subtracting 2 on both sides

x+2-2=7-2

x=5

insert 5 into the equation to double check

5+2=7

7=7

User Otsaw
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Answer:

X+2=7

-2 from both sides

X=5

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