SOLUTION: Why is this equation's answer 25? (5x-18)=(4x+7)

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Question 582058: Why is this equation's answer 25? (5x-18)=(4x+7)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-18=4x%2B7 Start with the given equation.


5x=4x%2B7%2B18 Add 18 to both sides.


5x-4x=7%2B18 Subtract 4x from both sides.


x=7%2B18 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=25 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=25