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This equation has one solution.
5(x - 1) + 3x = 7(x + 1)
What is the solution?

User Ikthiander
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Answer:

x= 12

Explanation:

I got it right on edge

User Funivan
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5x-5 +3x = 7x+7

8x -5 = 7x + 7
-7x. -7x
X -5= 7
+5= +5
X=7+5
X=12

The answer is x=12
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