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Solve for x. 12x - 17 = 5x + 19

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Answer:

x =
(36)/(7)

Explanation:

Given

12x - 17 = 5x + 19 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

7x - 17 = 19 ( add 17 to both sides )

7x = 36 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x =
(36)/(7)

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