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Question
Solve the following equation: 2x – 3 = 7
Solution
2x - 3 = 7
⇒ 2x - 3 + 3 = 7 + 3 ...(Adding 3 to both sides)
⇒ 2x = 10
⇒ `"2x"/2 = 10/2` ....(Dividing by 2)
⇒ x = 2
∴ x = 5
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