SOLUTION: solve 3x + 5 = 12

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Question 634739: solve 3x + 5 = 12
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B5=12 Start with the given equation.


3x=12-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


3x=7 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%287%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=7%2F3

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Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve 3x + 5 = 12

3x + 5 = 12
Subtract 5 from each side of the equation.
3x + 5 - 5 = 12 - 5
Combine like terms:
5 - 5 = 0
12 - 5 = 7
Therefore:
3x = 7
Divide each side by 3
3x/3 = 7/3
x = 7/3




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