Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 119: 25

Answer

x = $\frac{7}{3}$

Work Step by Step

$x + \frac{7}{6} = 2x - \frac{7}{6}$ Subtract $\frac{7}{6}$ from both sides: x = 2x - $\frac{7}{6} - \frac{7}{6}$ x = 2x - $\frac{14}{6}$ Subtract 2x from both sides: -x = -$\frac{7}{3}$ Divide both sides by -1: x = $\frac{7}{3}$
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