SOLUTION: Help me solve the equation, 2(x-1)+5x=23 Thank you for the help.

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Question 265056: Help me solve the equation,
2(x-1)+5x=23
Thank you for the help.
Answer by Melinda02(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x-1)+5x=23
Take the 2 and multiply it by the x and -1 in the parenthesis

2x-2+5x=23 Now add the like terms together; the x's
2x+5x=7x
7x-2=23 Take the 2 and add it to the other side of the equation

7x =25 Now take 7 and divide it by both sides so you get x by itself
x=25/7