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Question 861189: x+5=2x+7 i need help
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2B5=2x%2B7 Start with the given equation.


x=2x%2B7-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


x-2x=7-5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


-x=7-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=2 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%282%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2