Solving the equation x + 2 = 7 by subtracting 2 from both sides, shown with a balance scale and labeled steps.
A balance scale illustrating the equation x + 2 = 7, with subtraction of 2 from both sides to solve for x = 5, labeled with "opposite operation" and "both sides."
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