To solve for x, you need to isolate the variable.
7 = 3x - 23
First, add 23 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the -23:
7 + 23 = 3x - 23 + 23
30 = 3x
Then, divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for x:
30/3 = 3x/3
10 = x
Therefore, x = 10.
7=3x-23
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