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3(x+2)=5x-7 Work out value of x
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3(x+2)=5x-7
Work out value of x

User Johannes Braunias
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Answer:

first distribute:

3x+6=5x-7

then combine the x's:

-2x+6=-7

get rid of the 6:

-2x=-13

divide the 2:

6.5

Explanation:

User Emil Romanus
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Answer:

x = 13/2

Explanation:

  • 3(x+2) = 5x-7
  • 3x+6 = 5x-7
  • 3x-5x = -7-6
  • -2x = -13
  • x = -13/-2
  • x = 13/2
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