SOLUTION: 2x + 7= x + 18

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Question 623658: 2x + 7= x + 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B7=x%2B18 Start with the given equation.


2x=x%2B18-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


2x-x=18-7 Subtract x from both sides.


x=18-7 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=11 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=11