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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The distance on the number line from 5 to 12 equals 3x – 2. What is the value of x?

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

here we have to solve this equation: 12 - 5 = 3x - 2 more explanation: the distance between 5 and 12 has to be a positive number, so it is equal to 12-5 =7 please solvethat equation for x

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