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How do you solve 6 x + 5 x − 25 = − 5 x − 28

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Answer:

x = -3/16

Explanation:

6x + 5x - 25 = -5x - 28

11x - 25 = -5x - 28

Add 5x to both sides.

16x - 25 = -5x + 5x - 28

16x - 25 = -28

Add 25 to both sides.

16x - 25 + 25 = -28 + 25

16x = -3

Divide both sides by 16

16/16 = 1

-3/16

x = -3/16

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