Answer
x=18
Work Step by Step
$\frac{2x}{3}$-5=7
3($\frac{2x}{3}$-5)=3(7)
2x-3(5)=21
2x-15=21
2x=21+15
2x=36
x=$\frac{36}{2}$
x=18
Check the answer.
$\frac{2(18)}{3}$-5=7
$\frac{36}{3}$-5=7
12-5=7
7=7
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