Find x in the equation

3x + 7 = 13

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To solve for x in the equation 3x + 7 = 13, first subtract 7 from both sides of the equation:

3x + 7 - 7 = 13 - 7

This simplifies to:

3x = 6

Next, divide both sides of the equation by 3:

3x/3 = 6/3

This simplifies to:

x = 2

Therefore, x = 2.