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3 (5x + 7) = 75

what is x?

User Aniruddha
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Answer:

x = 3.6

Explanation:

divide both sides by 3

5 x + 7 = 25

subtract 7 from both sides

5 x = 18

divide both sides by 5

x = 3.6

User MrFusion
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Answer:

3 (5x+7) = 75

15x + 21 = 75

15x + 21 - 21 = 75 - 21

15x = 54

x = 3.6

Explanation:

User TasseKATT
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