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3/2x-5=7

Yo can someone explain this?

User JorisT
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

  1. Write it out:
    (3)/(2)x - 5 = 7
  2. Add 5 to each side, so it now looks like this: 3/2x = 12
  3. Divide each side by 3/2 to cancel out the 3/2 next to x. It should now look like this: x = 8

I hope this helps!

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