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

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Given

7 + 3(2x - 5) = 3x + 7 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

7 + 6x - 15 = 3x + 7

6x - 8 = 3x + 7 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

3x - 8 = 7 ( add 8 to both sides )

3x = 15 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 5

User Pokisutra
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X=5 because this same question was in my test and I got it right
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