document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=669296>Question 669296</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> -1/2(3x-5)=7 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply the entire equation by -2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3x - 5 = -14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Isolate x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3x = -9<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by 3<BR>\n" );
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