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Solve for the value of x in this equation: 146=2+7x+5x

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the answer is x = 12
User Yogesh Lakhotia
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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

First combine like terms

146=2+12x

Then I like to put it into y=mx+b form.

146=12x+2

Next you subtract 2 from both sides.

146-2=12x+2-2

144=12x

Finally you divide 12 on both sides and in the end you get x=12. Hope this helps.