SOLUTION: Okay, I need help with alot of mine, but I just need to see how you work it out. 2x + 2 = 5x - 7 Please Help!!

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Question 911531: Okay, I need help with alot of mine, but I just need to see how you work it out. 2x + 2 = 5x - 7
Please Help!!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 2 = 5x - 7
Subtract 2x
2 = 3x - 7
Add 7
9 = 3x
Divide by 3
3 = x
x = 3