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Solve for X: 5x+2=12

A) -2
B) 5
C) 2
D) 1

User Damiaan
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Answer: C) 2

Step-by-step explanation: The first step is to subtract 2 from both sides. This leaves you with 5x=10. Lastly, you divide both sides by 5. You end up with x=2

User MattDuFeu
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\huge\boxed{\text{C)}\ 2}}

Start with the original equation.


5x+2=12

Subtract
2 from both sides.


5x=10

Divide both sides by
5.


\large\boxed{x=2}

User Saulo Silva
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