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7 - 2x = 5
-2x + 7 = 5
SUBTRACT 7 to BOTH SIDES
-2x + 7 - 7 = 5 - 7
CANCEL out: 7 - 7 because that gives you 0
KEEP: 5 - 7 because it helps solve for the x-value
NEW EQUATION: -2x = 5 - 7
SIMPLIFY IT!
-2x = -2
DIVIDE -2 to BOTH SIDES
-2x/-2 = -2/-2
CANCEL out: -2/-2 (on the LEFT SIDE) because that gives you 1
KEEP: -2/-2 (on the RIGHT SIDE) because it helps you solve for the x-value
NEW EQUATION: x = -2/-2
SIMPLIFY IT!
x = 1
Therefore, your answer should be: x = 1
Checking to make sure it is correct!
-2x + 7 = 5
-2(1) + 7 = 5
-2 + 7 = 5
So, this makes this statement TRUE
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
~Amphitrite1040:)
