SOLUTION: 7x+3=31 how do i solve this problem

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Question 283598: 7x+3=31 how do i solve this problem
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7x%2B3=31 Start with the given equation.



7x=31-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.



7x=28 Combine like terms on the right side.



x=%2828%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.



x=4 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=4