SOLUTION: solve the equation. be sure to show your work all final answers must be in simplest form 1/7+x=2

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Question 553777: solve the equation. be sure to show your work all final answers must be in simplest form
1/7+x=2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/7+x=2
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Subtract 1/7 from both sides.
x = 2 - 1/7 = 14/7 - 1/7
x = 13/7