Asked by Phoenix Friday on Apr 28, 2024

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Solve the equation x−7=5x - 7 = 5x7=5 .

A) x=35
B) x=−57x = - \frac { 5 } { 7 }x=75
C) x=2
D) x=12
E) x=22

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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To solve the equation x−7=5x - 7 = 5x7=5 , you add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate x, resulting in x=5+7x = 5 + 7x=5+7 , which simplifies to x=12x = 12x=12 .