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9 January, 10:40

What is the answer to 2 (x - 5) + 7 = x + 8

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  1. 9 January, 10:49
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    2 (x - 5) + 7 = x + 8

    Use distributed property

    2x - 10 + 7 = x + 8

    Add 7 to - 10

    2x - 3 = x + 8

    Subtract x from both sides

    x - 3 = 8

    Add 3 to both sides

    Final Answer: x=11
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