Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Review Exercises - Page 99: 59

Answer

$x=6$

Work Step by Step

Add $5$ to both sides of the equation to obtain: $2x=12$ Divide by 2 on both sides of the equation to obtain: $x = \frac{12}{2} \\x=6$ Check: $2(6) - 5 = 7 \\12-5=7 \\7=7$
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