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10x +2=7 what is the value of 2x

User Telewin
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2x=1

First subtract 2 from both sides and the new equation with become 10x=5. Next divide by 5 on both sides to get 2x. The new equation will look like 2x=1
User Alexandru Nedelcu
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

10x + 2 = 7

10x = 7 - 2

10x = 5

x = 5/10 reduces to 1/2

2x = 2(1/2) = 1 <==

User Migonzalvar
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