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Pre-Algebra
Solve for x

Pre-Algebra Solve for x-example-1
User Alan MacK
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

multiply three to both sides to get rid of the fraction bar

5x+ 2= 9*3

5x+2=27

subtract 2 from both sides

5x=27-2

5x=25

divide by 5 to solve for x

x= 25/5

x=5

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