Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.7 Solving Equations with Several Steps - 9.7 Exercises - Page 678: 2

Answer

add 5 from both sides of the equation. 7 + 5 = 6x - 5 +5 12 = 6x

Work Step by Step

7 = 6x - 5 Step 1 : Add or subtract the same amount on both sides of the equation so that the variable term ends up by itself on one side. add 5 from both sides of the equation. 7 + 5 = 6x - 5 +5 12 = 6x
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