SOLUTION: 3x-7=8

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Question 502569: 3x-7=8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-7=8 Start with the given equation.


3x=8%2B7 Add 7 to both sides.


3x=15 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2815%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=5