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7x-3 = 5x+ 15

I have to write an explanation for this problem using the words variable term and constant term... can someone help me?

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Answer:

7x-3 = 5x+ 15

2x-3 = 15 (you will need to subtract the variables to get 2x)

2x = 18 (next, add the constants to result up to 18)

x = 9 (lastly, divide the constant 18 with the coefficient 2 to get 9)

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