document.write( "Question 1118786: Quick question.
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I know the answer is 23+-x+7, I just don’t understand how, and would like a better understanding of the process.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #734213 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify; not solve.
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