SOLUTION: The distance on the number line from 5 to 12 equals 3x – 2. What is the value of x?

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Question 762098: The distance on the number line from 5 to 12 equals 3x – 2. What is the value of x?

Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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The distance on the number line from 5 to 12 is
12-5=7
so the equation is 3x-2=7
3x-2=7 --> 3x-2%2B2=7%2B2 --> 3x=9 --> 3x%2F3=9%2F3 --> highlight%28x=3%29