SOLUTION: How to do {{{ x/2 + 5 = 7 }}} I've always had trouble with these types of equations...

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Question 1165169: How to do +x%2F2+%2B+5+=+7+ I've always had trouble with these types of equations...
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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First step is to move  5  from the left side to the right side,  changing its sign.

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):