SOLUTION: please help. this is what the problem says 2x over 3 minus 5 =7 thank you

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Question 197286: please help. this is what the problem says


2x over 3 minus 5 =7

thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2F3-5=7 Start with the given equation.


cross%283%29%282x%2Fcross%283%29%29-3%285%29=3%287%29 Multiply EVERY term by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


2x-15=21 Multiply.


2x=21%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


2x=36 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2836%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=18 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=18