SOLUTION: Solve. 6x – 7 = 2x + 13

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Question 114722: Solve. 6x – 7 = 2x + 13
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x-7=2x%2B13 Start with the given equation



6x=2x%2B13%2B7Add 7 to both sides


6x-2x=13%2B7 Subtract 2x from both sides


4x=13%2B7 Combine like terms on the left side


4x=20 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2820%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x



x=5 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=5