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K sooo, i have solve for x and the equation is 5x-7=3x+3 now move all constants to the to the other side of the equation 2x-7=3 2x=? and for hint it says add 7 to each side of the equation and i dont know what to do someone help plsss.!

User Yisroel
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Answer:

x= -4/7

Explanation:

5x-7=3x+3

5x+3x=-7+3

7x=-4

User Gerhard Burger
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

5x - 7 = 3x + 3 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x - 7 = 3 ( add 7 to both sides )

2x = 10 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 5

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