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Help me solve this equation:
5X+7X+6-26=29
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Answer:

1.3

Explanation:

5x+7x+6-26=29

12x-20=29

12x=29-20

12x=9

x=1.3

User Roman Shamritskiy
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Answer: x = 49/12

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x+7x+6−26=29

5x+7x+6+−26=29

(5x+7x)+(6+−26)=29(Combine Like Terms)

12x+−20=29

12x−20=29

Step 2: Add 20 to both sides.

12x−20+20=29+20

12x=49

Step 3: Divide both sides by 12.

12x/12 = 49/12

User Ethereal
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