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5x-5=12
please solve the equation​

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Answer

x = 17/5= 3.4

Explanation:

5x - 5 = 12

5x= 12+5 (move -5 to other side of equation it becomes +5)

5x= 17 (add 5 to 12)

5x/5 = 17/5 (divide whole equation by 5)

x= 17/5= 3.4

User Beric
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Answer:

x=3.4

Explanation:

Move all the terms that don't contain X, to the right side and then solve for X.

User Sanjar
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