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Solve this equation 3x + 5 = 7x – 7

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Add 7 to both sides
3x + 12 = 7x
Subtract 3x
12 = 4x
Divide by 4
x = 3
User Jcox
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Answer:

3

To find:

x

Explanation:

3x + 5 = 7x – 7

3x - 7x = -7 - 5

-4x = -12

x = -12/-4

x = 3

hope it helps u!

User Alhaji
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