Question

Solve the following
if 7+2x all divided by three equals 5 what is x?

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Given

`(7+2x)/(3)` = 5 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

7 + 2x = 15 ( subtract 7 from both sides )

2x = 8 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 4

Answer 2

x =4

Explanation:

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