SOLUTION: 5x + 2 = 7

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Question 355303: 5x + 2 = 7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B2=7 Start with the given equation.


5x=7-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


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


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


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=1