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5x-\left(1-3-2x\right)=7
To find the opposite of 3+2x, find the opposite of each term.
5x-\left(-2-2x\right)=7
Subtract 3 from 1 to get -2.
5x-\left(-2\right)-\left(-2x\right)=7
To find the opposite of -2-2x, find the opposite of each term.
5x+2-\left(-2x\right)=7
The opposite of -2 is 2.
5x+2+2x=7
The opposite of -2x is 2x.
7x+2=7
Combine 5x and 2x to get 7x.
7x=7-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
7x=5
Subtract 2 from 7 to get 5.
x=\frac{5}{7}
Divide both sides by 7.