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5(2x + 3) = 7(x + 1) what is x

 Oct 1, 2014

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you need to use distributive property, then solve it like a normal equation where there are variables on both sides

 

5(2x + 3) = 7(x + 1)

turns into

10x + 15 = 7x + 7

the solve the rest!

 Oct 2, 2014
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you need to use distributive property, then solve it like a normal equation where there are variables on both sides

 

5(2x + 3) = 7(x + 1)

turns into

10x + 15 = 7x + 7

the solve the rest!

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