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OpenStudy (anonymous):

7x + 2y = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You need to subtract the 2y from both sides. Then you divide both sides of the equation by 7.

OpenStudy (jack1):

why... what are you trying to find...?

OpenStudy (jack1):

@kendraf and @cydnimarie ...? is the question "solve for x"?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its a Literal Equations and Formulas problem

OpenStudy (anonymous):

But are you solving for x ? Because the first comment I put on how to do it is solving for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

7x + 2y = 5 7x = 5 - 2y x = (5-2y)/7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay then you need to subtract the 2y from both sides. Then you divide both sides of the equation by 7.

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