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Solve the equation -9x + 1 =-x + 17

User Alix
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

-9x+1=-x+17

-8x+1=17

-8x=16

x=2

User Fallino
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Add x
-8x + 1 = 17
Subtract 1
-8x = 16
Divide by -8
Solution: x = -2
User Silentsod
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