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7 (x+3) = 5x - 3 Explain ALL steps PLEASE

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Answer:X=-12

Step-by-step explanation:Simplify both sides of the equation

7(x+3)=5x−3

(7)(x)+(7)(3)=5x+−3(Distribute)

7x+21=5x+−3

7x+21=5x−3

Subtract 5x from both sides

7x+21−5x=5x−3−5x

2x+21=−3

Subtract 21 from both sides

2x+21−21=−3−21

2x=−24

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2=-24/2

X=-12

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