Question 766829
2x - 7 = 5

Add 7 to both sides

{{{2*x+cross(-7) cross(+7) = 5 + 7 = 12}}}

{{{2*x = 12}}}

Divide both sides by 2, to get the value of x

{{{cross(2)*x/cross(2) = 12/2 = 6}}}

x = 6

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