SOLUTION: what is the solution of 7 - x - 19 = -13 + 2x? 2

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Question 702437: what is the solution of 7
- x - 19 = -13 + 2x?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%287%2F2%29x-19=-13%2B2x Start with the given equation.


2%28%287%2Fcross%282%29%29x-19%29=2%28-13%2B2x%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


7x-38=-26%2B4x Distribute and multiply.


7x=-26%2B4x%2B38 Add 38 to both sides.


7x-4x=-26%2B38 Subtract 4x from both sides.


3x=-26%2B38 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4