SOLUTION: -x+7=2x-5

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Question 555271: -x+7=2x-5
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-x%2B7=2x-5 Start with the given equation.


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


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


-3x=-5-7 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-12%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4


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