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Solve for x

2(x+5)-7=3(x-2)

User Fedeisas
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

2(x+5)-7=3(x-2)

distribute the 2 and 3 which gives you

2x+10-7=3x-6

combine like terms

2x+3=3x-6

move the 2x to the other side by subtracting which gives you

3=x-6

add 6 to the other side which gives you

9=x

User Srigar
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x=9

I'm sorry if I'm wrong

User Nruth
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