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User Synxis
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Answer:

x = 6.

Explanation:

2x - 5 = 7

2x = 7 + 5

2x = 12

x = 6

Check your work!

2 * 6 - 5 = 7

12 - 5 = 7

7 = 7

Hope this helps!

User Saneef
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

2x - 5 = 7

Add 5 to each side

2x-5+5 = 7+5

2x= 12

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 12/2

x = 6

User Astromax
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