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How do you solve this equation? 5 (x+2) = 7 (4 - x)

How do you solve this equation? 5 (x+2) = 7 (4 - x)
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How do you solve this equation?

5 (x+2) = 7 (4 - x)

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User Sofiene Djebali
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Distribute on both sides
5x+10=28-7x

Add 7x to both sides
12x+10=28

Subtract 10 from both sides
12x=18

Divide both sides by 12
x=18/12
x=3/2

Final answer: x=3/2
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