Question

What are the steps to find x

Answer 1

40 = 2x + 7

First, subtract 7 on both sides so you can get the variable on one side:

40 = 2x + 7
-7           -7
33 = 2x

Now, divide both sides by 2 to isolate x:

33 = 2x
33/2 = x

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