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I got this answer wrong and everyone laughed at me :( whats the answer?

I got this answer wrong and everyone laughed at me :( whats the answer?-example-1
User Sara Brown
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Answer:

7/2 or 3.5

Explanation:

2X + 5 = 12

2X = 12 - 5 = 7

2X/2 = 7/2

X = 7/2

User Ahawker
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X = 7/2 or 3 1/2

2x + 5 =12
-5 -5
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2x = 7
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User Memical
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