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Question 197270: Please solve

2x+7x+6=51

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B7x%2B6=51 Start with the given equation.


9x%2B6=51 Combine like terms on the left side.


9x=51-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


9x=45 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2845%29%2F%289%29 Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5