SOLUTION: Solve the equation, or state that it has no solution: 2x-7=6+x

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Question 300612: Solve the equation, or state that it has no solution:
2x-7=6+x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-7=6%2Bx Start with the given equation.


2x=6%2Bx%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


2x-x=6%2B7 Subtract x from both sides.


x=6%2B7 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=13 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=13