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2x + 7 = 5x - 8 (x - 4)
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2x + 7 = 5x - 8 (x - 4)

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

2x + 7 = 5x - 8 (x - 4)

Distribute

2x+7 = 5x - 8x +32

Combine like terms

2x+7 = -3x+32

Add 3x to each side

2x+7+3x = -3x+32+3x

5x+7 = 32

Subtract 7 from each side

5x+7-7 = 32-7

5x = 25

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 25/5

x=5

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