To solve the equation \( 7x + 5 = 26 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 5 from both sides: \[ 7x + 5 - 5 = 26 - 5 \] This simplifies to: \[ 7x = 21 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 7: \[ x = \frac{21}{7} \] Simplifying this gives: \[ x = 3 \]
Thus, the solution is \( x = 3 \).