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The expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=a91b1492b8dddd52e21ff8eb5c3e6f0f.png\")
.
Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 2.
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(Multiply each side by 2)
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(Apply commutative property: ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=052c9755161f061d2909acb72df48684.png\")
)
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(Cancel common terms)![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The value of x = 7.
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