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7(x – 3) = 5(x+3)
Solve for x

User DRH
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Answer:

x=18

Explanation:

Distribute 7 through the parentheses

7x-21=5(x+3)

Move the variable to the left -hand side and change its sign

7x-21-5x=15

Collect like terms

2x=15+21

divide both sides of the equation by 2

x=18

User Shubham Chandel
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Explanation:

7x-21 = 5x +15

7x-5x = 15 + 21

2x = 36

x = 36/2

x = 18

User Koalabruder
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