Elementary Technical Mathematics

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1285199197
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-919-1

Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Equations with Variables in Both Members - Exercises - Page 240: 3

Answer

x=4

Work Step by Step

5x+3=7x-5 Subtract 7x from both sides 3-2x=-5 Subtract 3 from both sides -2x=-8 Divide -2 from both sides -8/-2 = 4
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