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Solve for x. 2x - 12 = x + 5 (SHOW YOUR WORK)
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Solve for x.

2x - 12 = x + 5

(SHOW YOUR WORK)

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Answer:

The answer to your question is x = 17

Explanation:

Equation

2x - 12 = x + 5

1.- Subtract x in both sides

2x - x - 12 = x - x + 5

2.- Simplify

x - 12 = 5 Now, there is only one x on the left

3.- Add 12 in both sides

x - 12 + 12 = 5 + 12

4.- Simplify and result

x = 17

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