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What is the solution of the equation 3x + 5 + 2x - 12

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3x + 5 + 2x -12 = 5x -7 = 5/7
User Gene Goykhman
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Answer:

7/5

Explanation:

3x + 5 + 2x - 12 = 0

5x - 7 = 0

5x = 7

x = 7/5

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