Question 654104
x + 5 + 2x = 12
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Isolate x
{{{x + cross(5) + 2x - cross(5) = 12 - highlight(5)}}}
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x + 2x = 12 - 5
Combine like terms
3x = 7
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Divide both sides by 3
{{{cross(3)x/cross(3) = 7/highlight(3)}}}
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{{{highlight_green(x=(7/3))}}}
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