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How do you solve 5x + 7 = 2x + 1​
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How do you solve 5x + 7 = 2x + 1​

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

5x + 7 = 2x + 1

subtract both sides by 2x

3x + 7 = 1

subtract both side by 7

3x = -6

divide both sides by 3

x = -2

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