SOLUTION: 2/5x+7=9

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Question 590599: 2/5x+7=9
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%282%2F5%29x%2B7=9 Start with the given equation.


5%28%282%2Fcross%285%29%29x%2B7%29=5%289%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 5 to clear any fractions.


2x%2B35=45 Distribute and multiply.


2x=45-35 Subtract 35 from both sides.


2x=10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2810%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5

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