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X-2
——=5
3
I am supposed to solve for x but I have no clue how

User Mackworth
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5 votes

Answer:

4

Explanation:

User Rivo
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Answer:

x = 17

Explanation:

Nice set up. It's very clear.

Multiply both sides by 3

3(x-2)

===== = 5 *3

3

Cancel the 3 on the left. Combine the right.

x - 2 = 15

Add 2

x - 2 + 2 = 15 + 2

x = 17

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(17 - 2) / 3

15/3

5

The right hand side is also 5

User Staugaard
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