SOLUTION: This is my question. In the equation 7x + 3 = 4x + 15 find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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Question 816987: This is my question.
In the equation 7x + 3 = 4x + 15 find the value of x that makes the equation true.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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subtract 3 from both sides
7x=4x+15
subtract 4x from both sides
3x=15
divide by 3
x=5