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What’s the answer for X

8+x=3.5x-1

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Answer:

x = 3.6

Explanation:

8 + x = 3.5x - 1

subtract 8 from both sides

x = 3.5x - 9

subtract 3.5x from both sides

-2.5x = -9

divide by -2.5 from both sides

x = 3.6

User Paril
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Answer:

x = 3.6

Explanation:

8 + x = 3.5x - 1

x - 3.5x = -1 - 8

-2.5x = -9

x = 3.6

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