SOLUTION: How do u solve 2-(3-X)=7X+5-2X

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Question 670818: How do u solve 2-(3-X)=7X+5-2X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2-1%283-x%29=7x%2B5-2x Start with the given equation.


2-3%2Bx=7x%2B5-2x Distribute.


x-1=7x%2B5-2x Combine like terms on the left side.


x-1=5x%2B5 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=5x%2B5%2B1 Add 1 to both sides.


x-5x=5%2B1 Subtract 5x from both sides.


-4x=5%2B1 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%286%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=-3%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3%2F2