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2x - 5 = 7

sorry i am really bad at this but does anyone mind answering this and explain how:)

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

take -5 and move it to the right of the equals sign.

the five would turn positive as it transfered to the opposite side.

then simplify 2x=7+5

you end with 2x= 12

now divide 12 by 2

hope this helps!

User Tyro
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

See image below:)

2x - 5 = 7 sorry i am really bad at this but does anyone mind answering this and explain-example-1
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