SOLUTION: can you help me solve this problem step by step 7x - 10 = 12

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Question 381529: can you help me solve this problem step by step
7x - 10 = 12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x-10=12 Start with the given equation.


7x=12%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


7x=22 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2822%29%2F%287%29 Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=22%2F7


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