SOLUTION: 7x+3=3x+11

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Question 576290: 7x+3=3x+11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x%2B3=3x%2B11 Start with the given equation.


7x=3x%2B11-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


7x-3x=11-3 Subtract 3x from both sides.


4x=11-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2