SOLUTION: 8x-2=2x+7

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Question 260364: 8x-2=2x+7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-2=2x%2B7 Start with the given equation.


8x=2x%2B7%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


8x-2x=7%2B2 Subtract 2x from both sides.


6x=7%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


6x=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%289%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=3%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3%2F2