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2x - 7 = 3 what does X equal to?

User Omerkirk
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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

2x-7+=3

add the 7 to both sides to cancel it out

2x=10

divide by 2

x=5

User Lindstrom
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

1. Add 7 to both sides of the equation:

2x = 10

2. Divide both sides by 2:

2x/2 = 10/2

x = 5

hope this helps!

User Luiz Costa
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