SOLUTION: 3x-7+2x=9

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Question 102417: 3x-7+2x=9
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-7%2B2x=9
Combine the x terms: 5x-7=9
Add 7 to both side: 5x=16
Divide both sides by 5: x=16%2F5=3.2