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What is the value of x in the equation -6 x = 5 x + 22?

A. -22
B. -2
C. 2
D. 22

User Stamatis
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The answer: B -2 all you have to do it’s replace the answers with the x
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Answer:

B. -2

Explanation:

-6x = 5x + 22

Put the like terms together, so subtract 5x from the right side. This will result in the new equation, -11x = 22

Now, divide by -11. This will result in the final equation, x = -2

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