SOLUTION: What is the answer for 2x+7=x+3 please show work

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Question 677313: What is the answer for 2x+7=x+3 please show work
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B7=x%2B3 Start with the given equation.


2x=x%2B3-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


2x-x=3-7 Subtract x from both sides.


x=3-7 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4