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7+5(x−3)=227, plus, 5, left parenthesis, x, minus, 3, right parenthesis, equals, 22 a true statement?

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Answer:

x = 47

Explanation:

Given the equation :

7+5(x−3)=227

Expand the equation :

7 + 5x - 15 = 227

5x = 227 + 15 - 7

5x = 235

x = 235 /5

x = 47

Statement is true at x = 47