SOLUTION: I am having trouble with Equations, Iequalities, and Problem Solving can you help? please. 2x + 7 + 3x = 32

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: I am having trouble with Equations, Iequalities, and Problem Solving can you help? please. 2x + 7 + 3x = 32 This question is from textbook Elementary Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 7 + 3x = 32
Add the "like" terms to get:
5x + 7 = 32
Subtract 7 from both sides to get
5x = 25
Divide both sides by 5 to get:
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.