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3x= 5+7x solve for x

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Answer:

x = -5/4

Explanation:

3x= 5+7x (subtract 7x from both sides)

3x - 7x = 5

-4x = 5 (divide both sides by -4)

x = 5/(-4)

x = -5/4

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