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Solve the equation 3x-7=x+23

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Answer:

x=15

Explanation:

3x-x=23+7

2x=30 divide by 2

x=15

User Skydan
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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

3x-7=x+23

Subtract x from each side

3x-x-7=x-x+23

2x -7 = 23

Add 7 to each side

2x-7+7 = 23+7

2x = 30

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 30/2

x = 15

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