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Question 322812: 5x+2-7=-4 answer that solution set
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5x%2B2-7=-4 Start with the given equation.


5x-5=-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=-4%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


5x=1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%281%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F5