To solve for x in the equation 7x + 5 = 2, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
First, we subtract 5 from both sides of the equation:
7x + 5 - 5 = 2 - 5
This simplifies to:
7x = -3
Next, to isolate x, we divide both sides of the equation by 7:
7x/7 = -3/7
This simplifies to:
x = -3/7
Therefore, the solution to the equation 7x + 5 = 2 is x = -3/7.
Solve for x in the equation:
7x + 5 = 2
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