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8x-5x-\left(-7\right)=25
To find the opposite of 5x-7, find the opposite of each term.
8x-5x+7=25
The opposite of -7 is 7.
3x+7=25
Combine 8x and -5x to get 3x.
3x=25-7
Subtract 7 from both sides.
3x=18
Subtract 7 from 25 to get 18.
x=\frac{18}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=6
Divide 18 by 3 to get 6.