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3 April, 17:50

What is x if 72 equals 10x plus 2

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  1. 3 April, 18:20
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    x = 7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    72 = 10x + 2 subtract 2 from both sides

    72 - 2 = 10x + 2 - 2

    70 = 10x divide both sides by 10

    70/10 = 10x/10

    7 = x
  2. 3 April, 21:03
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    7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    10x+2=72 can be solved by the following manipulations

    10x = 72 - 2

    10x = 70

    x = 70/10

    x = 7
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