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-2x + 7 = x-2
What is this ? In the most simplest steps possible

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Answer:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−2x+7=x−2

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

−2x+7−x=x−2−x

−3x+7=−2

Step 2: Subtract 7 from both sides.

−3x+7−7=−2−7

−3x=−9

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x /−3 −9 /−3

Answer:

x=3

Hope this helps

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