Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Rationalizing Denominators and Numerators of Radical Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 446: 83

Answer

$x=5$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the value of $x$ that satisfies the given equation, $ 2x-7=3(x-4) ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2x-7=3x-12 \\\\ 2x-3x=-12+7 \\\\ -x=-5 \\\\ x=5 .\end{array}
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