Subtract 2 to isolate x: question_prompt: How much does x equal in the equation 72x+2=12? Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the term with x.72x+2−2=12−272x=10
Multiply by 7: Multiply both sides by 7 to get rid of the denominator.7×72x=10×72x=70
Divide by 2: Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x.22x=270x=35