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3x + 2x + 7 = 32
x = ?

User Jparg
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Hello!

For this equation, we start by combining like terms. Since we have two terms with the same variable, we are able to add them together:

3x + 2x + 7 = 32

5x + 7 = 32

As you can see, we added 3x and 2x together.

Now, since we are aiming to get x by itself, we need to subtract 7, from both sides:

5x + 7 = 32

5x = 25

Finally, we divide the 5 attached onto the x by itself, which will leave the x alone on one side:

5x = 25

x = 5

Again, we divided on both sides.

And, there you have it!

x = 5

Hope I helped!

-Mary

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