SOLUTION: solve 7x + 5 =2

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Question 576152: solve 7x + 5 =2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x%2B5=2 Start with the given equation.


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


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


x=%28-3%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3%2F7