SOLUTION: what is x in 3x + 7=2x + 19?

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Question 167490: what is x in 3x + 7=2x + 19?
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, Mathtut:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The idea is to isolate the unknown (x) to one side of the equation -- doesn't matter which side.
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Starting with:
3x + 7=2x + 19
Subtract 7 from both sides:
3x = 2x + 12
Subtract 2x from both sides:
x = 12

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x%2B7=2x%2B19--->subtract 2x and 7 from each side
highlight%28x=12%29