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Solve 2x + 5 = 12
what’s the what is x

User Nbojja
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Answer:

x =
(7)/(2)

Explanation:

Given

2x + 5 = 12 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

2x = 7 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x =
(7)/(2) [ or x = 3.5 ]

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