SOLUTION: 2x-3=7

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Question 218414: 2x-3=7
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-3=7 Start with the given equation.


2x=7%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2x=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2810%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=5

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-3=7

Step 1. Add 3 to both sides of the equation

2x-3%2B3=7%2B3

2x=10

Step 2. Divide by 2 to both sides of the equation

2x%2F2=10%2F2

x=5

Check...2%2A5-3=7

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