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Solve forx: 5x – 7 = 3

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

5x – 7 = 3

Add 7 to both sides of the equation:

5x – 7 + 7 = 3 + 7

5x = 10

Divide each side by 5:

5x ÷ 5 = 10 ÷ 5

x = 2

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  • Answer:

x = 2

  • Explanation:

5x - 7 = 3

5x = 3 + 7

5x = 10

x = 10 : 5

x = 2

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