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3x - 5 = 3x - 7


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Answer:

x = -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Hey there!

To solve for x we need to simplify the following,

3x - 5 = 7x - 3

-3x to both sides

-5 = 4x - 3

+3 to both sides

-2 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

-1/2 = x

Hope this helps :)

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