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Question 223180: i need help with solving equations with variables on both sides of the equation and here is the problem and if it is possible if you could explain it step by step how to do it that would be great so i will understand fully how to do it


11x-5=7(x-2)need help
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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11x-5=7%28x-2%29 Start with the given equation.


11x-5=7x-14 Distribute.


11x=7x-14%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


11x-7x=-14%2B5 Subtract 7x from both sides.


4x=-14%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


4x=-9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-9%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-9%2F4 which in decimal form is x=-2.25.